How Are People Undergoing Dialysis Expected to Benefit From Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? A Realist Analysis

This patient-oriented research leveraged established partnerships including a Community Advisory Committee, an equity, diversity, inclusivity (EDI) champion, industry partner, kidney administrators and clinicians, and CBT experts. The Community Advisory includes 10 people who have met monthly for over 10 years; the Committee itself is co-chaired by a person with lived experience. The Community Advisors collaborated on the original study idea, participated in grant proposal development, gave feedback on ethics applications and study design, provided input on the initial programme theory, and co-presented at provincial Nephrology Grand Rounds and Research days. They continue to lead in the next phases of this project.