Laura Plantinga|Delphine S. Tuot|Neil R. Powe
Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease Among Patients and Providers
San Francisco General Hospital|University of California, San Francisco|San Francisco General Hospital|University of California, San Francisco|San Francisco General Hospital|University of California, San Francisco
earlier recognition chronic kidney disease ckd could slow progression prevent complications reduce cardiovascularrelated outcomes however current estimates ckd awareness indicate patient providerlevel awareness remain unacceptably low many factors possibly associated ckd awareness could help guide implementation awareness efforts yet fully examined also little known regarding whether increased patient provider awareness improves clinical outcomes whether possible negative consequences awareness ckd patients research necessary continue design refine awareness campaigns aimed patients providers immediate need dissemination basic ckd information given high prevalence ckd risk factors low estimated awareness ckd