Patient kidney disease knowledge remains inadequate with standard nephrology outpatient care.

Journal: Clinical kidney journal
Published Date: Oct 22, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) knowledge among patients newly referred to a nephrology clinic is limited. This study aimed to determine if CKD knowledge 1 year after initial consultation in a nephrology clinic improves with standard care.

Authors

  • Nicholas A Gray
    Department of Nephrology, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD, Australia; The University of Queensland, Sunshine Coast Clinical School, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD, Australia.
  • Jola J Kapojos
    Department of Nephrology , Alice Springs Hospital , Alice Springs, NT , Australia.
  • Michael T Burke
    Department of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; The University of Queensland, School of Medicine, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
  • Christine Sammartino
    Department of Nephrology , Nambour General Hospital , Nambour, QLD , Australia.
  • Carolyn J Clark
    Department of Nephrology, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD, Australia; The University of Queensland, Sunshine Coast Clinical School, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD, Australia.

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