Baseline characteristics of participants in the NAVKIDS² trial: a patient navigator program in children with chronic kidney disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) require multidisciplinary care to meet their complex healthcare needs. Patient navigators are trained non-medical personnel who assist patients and caregivers to overcome barriers to accessing health services through care coordination. This trial aims to determine the effectiveness of a patient navigator program in children with CKD.

Methods

The NAVKIDS² trial is a multi-center, waitlisted, randomized controlled trial of patient navigators in children with CKD conducted at five sites across Australia. Children (0-16 years) with CKD from low socioeconomic status rural or remote areas were randomized to an intervention group or a waitlisted control group (to receive intervention after 6 months). The study primary

SUBMITTER: Guha C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9584266 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature