Provider Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Surrounding Conservative Management for Patients with Advanced CKD.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Despite the potential benefits of conservative management, providers rarely discuss it as a viable treatment option for patients with advanced CKD. This survey was to describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nephrologists and primary care providers regarding conservative management for patients with advanced CKD in the United States.

Design, setting, participants, & measurements

We developed a questionnaire on the basis of a literature review to include items assessing knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices of conservative management for patients with advanced CKD. Potential participants were identified using the American Medical Association Physician Masterfile. We then conducted a web-based survey between April and May of 201

SUBMITTER: Parvez S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4858478 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature