A Digital Modality Decision Program for Patients With Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient education regarding end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has the potential to reduce adverse outcomes and increase the use of in-home renal replacement therapies.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate whether an online, easily scalable education program can improve patient knowledge and facilitate decision making regarding renal replacement therapy options.

Methods

We developed a 4-week online, digital educational program that included written information, short videos, and social networking features. Topics included kidney transplant, conservative management, peritoneal dialysis, in-home hemodialysis, and in-center hemodialysis. We recruited patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (stage IV and V) to enroll in the online program, and we evaluat

SUBMITTER: Dubin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6381409 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature