Perceived Benefits and Challenges of a Risk-Based Approach to Multidisciplinary Chronic Kidney Disease Care: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) provides an estimate of risk of progression to kidney failure, and may guide clinical care.

Objective

We aimed to describe patient, family, and health care provider's perspectives of the perceived benefits and challenges of using a risk-based approach to guide care delivery for patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), and refine implementation based on their input.

Methods

We used qualitative methodology to explore perceived benefits and challenges of implementing a risk-based approach (using the KFRE) to determine eligibility for multidisciplinary CKD care in Southern Alberta. We obtained perspectives from patients and families through focus groups, as well as input from health care providers through inte

SUBMITTER: Smekal MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5888822 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature