Development of a complex arts-based intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease whilst receiving haemodialysis.

Background: Patients with end-stage kidney disease who receive haemodialysis experience a protracted treatment regimen that can result in an increased risk of depression and anxiety. Arts-based interventions could address this unique issue; however, no arts-based interventions have been developed for delivery within a haemodialysis unit and evaluation within a randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Aim: To develop a complex arts-based intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease whilst receiving haemodialysis.

A mixed-methods feasibility study of an arts-based intervention for patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis.

Background: Haemodialysis can negatively impact quality of life and mental health. Arts-based interventions used successfully in other settings to improve health and well-being, could help address the impact of haemodialysis. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of an arts-based intervention for patients receiving haemodialysis.