Background A comprehensive assessment of the association of patients' renal replacement
therapy (RRT) modality with their participation in life activities (physical function, travel …

Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) requires patients and caregivers to invest in self-
care and self-management of their disease. We aimed to describe the work for adult patients …

Background Given the high prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), primary care
physicians (PCPs) frequently manage early stage CKD. Nonetheless, there are challenges …

Background Despite a significant survival advantage of kidney transplantation compared
with dialysis, nearly one third of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients are not educated …

Socially disadvantaged persons, including racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with low
incomes, homeless persons, and non‐US citizens bear a disproportionate burden of end …

Rationale & Objective Understanding whether family members' experiences with patients'
treatment for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) were expected could guide the development …

Purpose Shared decision-making (SDM) about the type of renal replacement therapy to use
is a matter of great importance involving patients, their families, and health treatment teams …

Abstract Background Kidney transplantation (KTx) disparity is a significant problem in the
United States, particularly in the Southeastern region. In response to this phenomenon, the …

Educational attainment is an important but often overlooked contributor to health outcomes
in patients with kidney disease. Those with lower levels of education have an increased risk …

Context—The increasing shortage of deceased donor kidneys suitable for African
Americans highlights the critical need to increase living donations among African …