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ArticleClinical kidney journal2016

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

Nicholas A Gray, Jola J Kapojos, Michael T Burke, Christine Sammartino, Carolyn J Clark

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Article in Clinical kidney journal, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Nicholas A GrayDepartment of Nephrology, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD, Australia; The University of Queensland, Sunshine Coast Clinical School, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD, Australia.
Jola J KapojosDepartment of Nephrology , Alice Springs Hospital , Alice Springs, NT , Australia.
Michael T BurkeDepartment of Nephrology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; The University of Queensland, School of Medicine, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Christine SammartinoDepartment of Nephrology , Nambour General Hospital , Nambour, QLD , Australia.
Carolyn J ClarkDepartment of Nephrology, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD, Australia; The University of Queensland, Sunshine Coast Clinical School, Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, QLD, Australia.
Nambour General Hospital · AUAlice Springs Hospital · AUPrincess Alexandra Hospital · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChronic 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.

methodsPatients newly referred to a nephrology outpatient clinic received standard care from nephrologists, and had access to educational pamphlets, relevant internet sites and patient support groups. Those with estimated glomerular filtration rate <20 mL/min/1.73 m(2) received individual education from a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge was assessed by questionnaire at first visit and after 12 months.

resultsOf 210 patients at baseline, follow-up data were available at 12.7 (±1.7) months for 95. Median age was 70 [interquartile range (IQR) 60-76] years and 54% were male. Baseline median creatinine of the follow-up cohort was 137 (IQR 99-179) µmol/L. Eighty per cent had seen a nephrologist at least three times, 8% saw a CKD nurse, 50% reported collecting pamphlets and 16% reported searching the internet. At 12 months, fewer patients reported being uncertain why they had been referred (5 versus 20%, P = 0.002) and fewer reported being unsure of the meaning of CKD (37 versus 57%, P = 0.005). Unknown (44%) and alcohol (23%) remained the most common causes of CKD identified. Fewer patients responded 'unsure' regarding the treatment of CKD (38 versus 57%, P = 0.004).

conclusionsAfter a year of standard care at nephrology outpatient clinics there were some minor improvements in patient knowledge; however, patient understanding of CKD remained poor.

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chronic kidney diseaseeducationkidneyknowledgesurvey

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