Therapeutic Cannabis Use in Kidney Disease: A Survey of Canadian Nephrologists.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & objective

Cannabis use may be helpful for symptom management in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Knowledge, attitudes, and comfort with use of medical cannabis among kidney care providers may be limiting more widespread evaluation and use. We surveyed Canadian nephrologists regarding current prescribing habits, attitudes, and overall comfort level with cannabis products.

Study design

We carried out a nationwide, mail-in survey focused on capturing general and practice demographics, current cannabis prescribing status, and knowledge and attitudes regarding therapeutic cannabis use in patients with CKD.

Setting & population

This survey was distributed to every registered nephrologist in Canada.

Analytical approach

The results of this survey

SUBMITTER: Gitau K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9065896 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature