Compliance of the recurrent renal stone former with current best practice guidelines.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Patient compliance to best practice guidelines is a significant factor in preventing renal stone recurrence. While patient compliance has been historically poor, there remains a paucity of data in the renal stone setting. We evaluated compliance of the recurrent renal stone former with current Canadian Urological Association (CUA) best practice guidelines. METHODS:A prospective, cross-sectional study design was used to evaluate patient compliance. Recurrent renal stone former patients were consecutively recruited from McMaster's Institute of Urology and completed a one-time questionnaire developed in accordance with CUA best practice guidelines. Questionnaire sections included: 1) demographics; 2) interaction(s) and satisfaction with their healthcare provider; and 3) knowledge

SUBMITTER: Bos D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5869035 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature