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UnknownUse of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in Alberta adults with chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study identifying care gaps to inform knowledge translation.

Background

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have important kidney and cardiovascular benefits in adults with chronic kidney disease. Among adults with diabetes, we characterized the prevalence of chronic kidney disease eligible for SGLT2 inhibitor treatment, based on definit...
S-EPMC9894653 | biostudies-literature
UnknownImpact of Home Telemonitoring and Management Support on Blood Pressure Control in Nondialysis CKD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background

Hypertension is a major cause of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and death. Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of home blood pressure telemonitoring (HBPT) for blood pressure (BP) control and outcomes, but the effects of this intervention remain u...
S-EPMC9218433 | biostudies-literature
UnknownA Systematic Review and Jurisdictional Scan of the Evidence Characterizing and Evaluating Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis Models.

Background and objectives

Compared with hemodialysis, home peritoneal dialysis alleviates the burden of travel, facilitates independence, and is less costly. Physical, cognitive, or psychosocial factors may preclude peritoneal dialysis in otherwise eligible patients. Assisted peritoneal dial...
S-EPMC7133129 | biostudies-literature
UnknownPragmatic trial evaluating the effectiveness of a patient navigator to decrease emergency room utilisation in transition age youth with chronic conditions: the Transition Navigator Trial protocol.

Introduction

Transition to adult care is a challenging and complex process for youth with special healthcare needs. We aim to compare effectiveness of a patient navigator service in reducing emergency room (ER) use among adolescents with chronic health conditions transitioning to adult care....
S-EPMC6924868 | biostudies-literature
UnknownGlobal trends in chronic kidney disease-related mortality: a systematic review protocol.

Introduction

In recent decades, all-cause mortality has increased among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), influenced by factors such as aetiology, standards of care and access to kidney replacement therapies (dialysis and transplantation). The recent COVID-19 pandemic also affec...
S-EPMC11146367 | biostudies-literature
UnknownImpact of home telemonitoring and management support on blood pressure control in non-dialysis CKD: a systematic review protocol.

Introduction

Hypertension is a common public health problem and a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Home blood pressure (BP) telemonitoring (HBPT) and management is associated with improved BP control, accelerated delivery of care and decisi...
S-EPMC8154939 | biostudies-literature
UnknownProtocol: Improving Access to Specialist Nephrology Care Among Rural/Remote Dwellers of Alberta: The Role of Electronic Consultation in Improving Care for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.
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S-EPMC6769217 | biostudies-literature
UnknownInitiatives to enhance referral patterns from primary care to specialist kidney care:a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives

To highlight data on interventions aimed at enhancing referral patterns from primary care to nephrology.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science and PsycINFO.

Eligibility criteria

Studi...
S-EPMC12718585 | biostudies-literature
UnknownPrevalence of polypharmacy and associated adverse health outcomes in adult patients with chronic kidney disease: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background

Polypharmacy, often defined as the concomitant use of ≥ 5 medications, has been identified as a significant global public health threat. Aging and multimorbidity are key drivers of polypharmacy and have been linked to a broad range of adverse health outcomes and mortality. Patient...
S-EPMC8256607 | biostudies-literature
UnknownTelemonitoring and Case Management for Hypertensive and Remote-Dwelling Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease-The Telemonitoring for Improved Kidney Outcomes Study (TIKO): A Clinical Research Protocol.

Background

Hypertension, together with poorly controlled blood pressure (BP) are known risk factors for kidney disease and progression to kidney failure as well as increased cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. Several studies in patients without kidney disease have demonstrated the ...
S-EPMC8848092 | biostudies-literature
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