Kidney Disease Awareness and Knowledge among Survivors ofAcute Kidney Injury.

CONCLUSIONS: Most patients with moderate to severe AKI are unaware of their condition, lack understanding of risk factors for recurrent AKI, and desire more information. Patient-centered communication to optimize awareness, understanding, and care will require coordinated educational strategies throughout the continuum of AKI care.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - April 16, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Siew ED, Parr SK, Wild MG, Levea SL, Mehta KG, Umeukeje EM, Silver SA, Ikizler TA, Cavanaugh KL Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research