Management of a chronic medical condition is a complex process and requires coordinated
action between healthcare providers and patients. This process is further complicated by the …

Several reports show that patients with chronic disease who are empowered with
information technology (IT) tools for monitoring, training and self-management have …

BACKGROUND:: Little is known about disease-specific knowledge in patients with chronic
kidney disease (CKD). We developed and examined the results of a survey to characterize …

Background Hemodialysis patients face numerous physical and psychological stresses that
result in reduced health. The aim of this study is to determine the impact of an empowerment …

Although past research has examined self-management among patients with end-stage
renal disease (ESRD), little is known about self-management in patients with chronic kidney …

Abstract Background and objectives: The Short Form 12 (SF-12) has not been validated for
long-term dialysis patients. The study compared physical and mental component summary …

Background Improving the level of self-management by people undergoing hemodialysis is
an effective way to reduce the incidence of mortality and complications and improve quality …

It is likely that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a limited understanding of
their illness. Here we studied the relationships between objective and perceived knowledge …

The management and appropriate treatment of chronic disease are ongoing challenges in
health care. As the population ages, the prevalence of chronic disease can be expected to …

Background: Numerous free and low-cost mobile apps for the care management of kidney
disease have become available in recent years. Although these appear to be promising …