Patient Awareness of CKD: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Patient-Oriented Questions and Study Setting

Chu, Chi D.; Chen, Michael H.; McCulloch, Charles E.; Powe, Neil R.; Estrella, Michelle M.; Shlipak, Michael G.; Tuot, Delphine S.

doi:10.1016/j.xkme.2021.03.014

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“…This has been an area of debate in the nephrology field for quite some time [16]. Prevalence of CKD awareness among patients differs when asked with different terms (eg, "kidney problem," "chronic kidney disease," "weak or failing kidneys") [17][18][19]. Weak or failing kidneys is currently used in the most widely cited metric for CKD awareness in the United States, implying that low awareness is at least in part the result of semantics.…”

Section: Principal Findings and Comparison With Prior Workmentioning

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Usability Testing of the Kidney Score Platform to Enhance Communication About Kidney Disease in Primary Care Settings: Qualitative Think-Aloud Study

Tuot¹,

Crowly²,

Katz³

et al. 2022

JMIR Form Res

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Background Patient awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is low in part due to suboptimal testing for CKD among those at risk and lack of discussions about kidney disease between patients and clinicians. To bridge these gaps, the National Kidney Foundation developed the Kidney Score Platform, which is a web-based series of tools that includes resources for health care professionals as well as an interactive, dynamic patient-facing component that includes a brief questionnaire about risk factors for kidney disease, individualized assessment of risk for developing CKD, and self-management tools to manage one’s kidney disease. Objective The aim of this study is to perform usability testing of the patient component of the Kidney Score platform among veterans with and at risk for kidney disease and among clinicians working as primary care providers in Veterans Affairs administration. Methods Think-aloud exercises were conducted, during which participants (veterans and clinicians) engaged with the platform while verbalizing their thoughts and making their perceptions, reasonings, and decision points explicit. A usability facilitator observed participants’ behaviors and probed selectively to clarify their comprehension of the tool’s instructions, content, and overall functionality. Thematic analysis on the audio-recording transcripts was performed, focusing on positive attributes, negative comments, and areas that required facilitator involvement. Results Veterans (N=18) were 78% (14/18) male with a mean age of 58.1 years. Two-thirds (12/18) were of non-White race/ethnicity, 28% (5/18) had laboratory evidence of CKD without a formal diagnosis, and 50% (9/18) carried a diagnosis of hypertension or diabetes. Clinicians (N=19) were 29% (5/17) male, 30% (5/17) of non-White race/ethnicity, and had a mean of 17 (range 4-32) years of experience. Veterans and clinicians easily navigated the online tool and appreciated the personalized results page as well as the inclusion of infographics to deliver key educational messages. Three major themes related to content and communication about risk for CKD emerged from the think-aloud exercises: (1) tension between lay and medical terminology when discussing kidney disease and diagnostic tests, (2) importance of linking general information to concrete self-management actions, and (3) usefulness of the tool as an adjunct to the office visit to prepare for patient-clinician communication. Importantly, these themes were consistent among interviews involving both veterans and clinicians. Conclusions Veterans and clinicians both thought that the Kidney Score Platform would successfully promote communication and discussion about kidney disease in primary care settings. Tension between using medical terminology that is used regularly by clinicians versus lay terminology to promote CKD awareness was a key challenge, and knowledge of this can inform the development of future CKD educational materials.

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Section: Principal Findings and Comparison With Prior Workmentioning

confidence: 99%

Usability Testing of the Kidney Score Platform to Enhance Communication About Kidney Disease in Primary Care Settings: Qualitative Think-Aloud Study

Tuot¹,

Crowly²,

Katz³

et al. 2022

JMIR Form Res

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“…There is also little knowledge among US physicians regarding drug dosage in patients with a history of CKD (27). According to studies conducted in the United States and Australia, knowledge of one's own disease is also very low among patients who suffer from CKD, which poses even greater challenges for the physician who provides care for them (28)(29)(30). Such a physician should communicate to the patient, in a clear and accessible way, the principles to be followed in their everyday life with the new disease.…”

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Assessment of primary care physicians' knowledge of chronic kidney disease in Poland

Jazienicka-Kiełb

Babicki²,

Krajewska³

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10–15% of the adult population worldwide and is a major societal problem. A latent course of the disease and little alarming, gradually increasing symptoms usually do not cause concern in patients and diagnostic vigilance in physicians. CKD is most often diagnosed in its end-stage when treatment options are extremely limited. This study aims to assess the knowledge of CKD among primary care physicians (PCPs) in Poland. A CAWI survey was conducted based on an authors' own questionnaire that consisted of two parts. The first part concerned patients' socioeconomic data while the second part consisted of nine single- and multiple-choice questions assessing knowledge of the criterion for diagnosis, risk factors, diagnostic evaluation, and course of CKD. A total of 610 physicians took part in the survey, including 502 (82.3%) who fully completed the questionnaire. Women accounted for 83.1% of the study group. The mean age of the study group was 37.4 ± 10.1 years. Specialists or resident physicians in family medicine accounted for 79.9% of respondents and 93.8% of physicians are those who mainly work in primary care settings. In the knowledge test, the mean score obtained by physicians was 6.5 ± 1.3 out of possible 9, with only 2.4% of respondents answering all questions correctly. According to the survey, 78.4% of respondents correctly indicated the criterion for the diagnosis of CKD, while only 68.9% identified a test for increased urinary albumin loss as the one of the greatest diagnostic values in the early stages of CKD. More than half, 63.1%, of physicians selected the correct set of answers in the multiple-choice question regarding CKD risk factors. Despite a fairly high level of knowledge among family medicine physicians regarding the causes, risk factors and course of CKD, there is a need for further education and an increase in the factual information held by this professional group, especially that the vast majority of PCPs declare a desire to expand their knowledge and believe that this will help them in their daily clinical practice.

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“…Previous studies also suggest that , 50% of individuals with CKD are aware of their condition, and the range of awareness may vary on the basis of the nomenclature used to describe kidney disease, which lacks uniformity. 19,20 Analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2005 to 2012 demonstrated that awareness is lower in the general population, compared with studies conducted in hospital, primary care, and nephrology clinics, with only 7.4% of individuals in the United States with CKD were aware of their disease. 21 This article presents the results of an analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data on the prevalence of self-reported kidney disease and related risk factors among older LGBT1 adults compared with their heterosexual peers, with additional context from existing literature.…”

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Prevalence of Self-Reported Kidney Disease in Older Adults by Sexual Orientation: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Analysis (2014–2019)

Chandra

Hertel

Cahill

et al. 2023

JASN

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Significance Statement Studies discusses CKD disparities by age, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomics. However, despite well-documented disparities in CKD risk factors in LGBT+ adults, limited literature addresses CKD prevalence in this population. This analysis uses Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2014–2019) data to compare self-reported kidney disease prevalence in LGBT+ older adults (older than 50 years) with their heterosexual peers. Our findings indicate that LGBT+ older adults have higher rates of self-reported kidney disease and a higher incidence of CKD risks including smoking, activity limitations, adverse health outcomes, and limited access to health care, housing, and employment. These results support increasing access to screening for CKD risk factors, providing culturally responsive health care, and addressing societal drivers of vulnerability in older LGBT+ adults. Background Existing research documents disparities in CKD by age, race and ethnicity, and access to health care. However, research on CKD in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT+) older adults, despite their higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, smoking, and alcohol use, is limited. Methods Pooled data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2014–2019) for 22,114 LGBT+ adults and 748,963 heterosexuals aged 50 and older were used to estimate the prevalence of self-reported kidney disease. Logistic regressions were used to compare older adults by sexual orientation. Results Older LGBT+ men (adjusted odds ratio=1.3; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.09–1.54) were more likely than their heterosexual counterparts to report kidney disease, after controlling for sociodemographic factors, health behaviors, access to health care, and self-reported coronary heart disease, HIV, and diabetes; LGBT+ men and women also reported higher incidences of known risk factors for CKD. For example, both LGBT+ men (odds ratio [OR]=1.39; [95% CI], 1.26–1.54) and LGBT+ women (OR=1.39; [95% CI], 1.25–1.55) were more likely to be smokers and have a higher incidence of activity limitations, adverse health outcomes, and limited access to health care, housing, and employment. Conclusion These results support increasing access to screenings for CKD risk factors, providing preventative education and culturally responsive and affirming care, and addressing other societal drivers of vulnerability in older LGBT+ adults. The findings also support the value of interventions that address the interaction between CKD risk factors and the social marginalization that older LGBT+ adults experience.

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Patient Awareness of CKD: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Patient-Oriented Questions and Study Setting

Cited by 44 publications

References 50 publications

Usability Testing of the Kidney Score Platform to Enhance Communication About Kidney Disease in Primary Care Settings: Qualitative Think-Aloud Study

Usability Testing of the Kidney Score Platform to Enhance Communication About Kidney Disease in Primary Care Settings: Qualitative Think-Aloud Study

Assessment of primary care physicians' knowledge of chronic kidney disease in Poland

Prevalence of Self-Reported Kidney Disease in Older Adults by Sexual Orientation: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Analysis (2014–2019)

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