Slides only:
Presented By:
Delphine S. Tuot, MDCM, MAS
Associate Professor of Medicine, UCSF .
Summary of Session Goals:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects about 11% of the U.S. population, yet knowledge about this chronic condition is poor among patients. This may be due to lack of discussions about kidney disease, suboptimal educational materials about CKD, and suboptimal self-management support programs/strategies available for patients. We will review the data in this field and discuss potential strategies to improve awareness and self-management support among patients.
Learning Objectives:
1. Appreciate low awareness of chronic kidney disease among patients with this condition.
human genetics to the challenge.
2. Identify health-system, provider and patient reasons for poor CKD awareness among patients.
3. Learn about different self-management and educational programs that exist for patients with CKD.
A live webcast sponsored by:
The N2 PBRN Virtual Training Series (AHRQ, Grant No. 1P30-HS-021667) and Clinical Directors Network, Inc. (CDN)
Date:
Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Slideset- Self-Management Support for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (PDF)
This activity has been reviewed and approved for up to 1.0 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Credits valid until November 15, 2018.
