Patient and Care Partner Burden in CKD Patients With and Without Anemia: A US-Based Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & objective

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a far-reaching impact on both patients and care partners, which can be further compounded by frequent complications such as anemia. This study assessed the burden experienced by patients with CKD and the care partners of patients with CKD, with and without anemia.

Study design

Online survey.

Setting & participants

Adult patients with CKD and the care partners of adult patients with CKD living in the United States were recruited through the American Association of Kidney Patients and a third-party online panel (January 9, 2020-March 12, 2020).

Outcomes

Patient and care partner characteristics, care received or provided; health-related quality of life, and work productivity.

Analytical approach

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SUBMITTER: Michalopoulos SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8988003 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature