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Review
. 2017 Jan;24(1):39-45.
doi: 10.1053/j.ackd.2016.11.017.

Telehealth Applications to Enhance CKD Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients and Providers

Delphine S Tuot  1 , L Ebony Boulware  2
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Review

Telehealth Applications to Enhance CKD Knowledge and Awareness Among Patients and Providers

Delphine S Tuot et al. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2017 Jan.

Abstract

CKD affects 13% of the US adult population, causes excess mortality, and is associated with significant sociodemographic disparities. Optimal CKD management slows progression of disease and reduces cardiovascular-related outcomes. Resources for patients and primary care providers, major stakeholders in preventive CKD care, are critically needed to enhance understanding of the disease and to optimize CKD health, particularly because of the asymptomatic nature of kidney disease. Telehealth is defined as the use of electronic communication and telecommunications technology to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, and public health and health administration. It provides new opportunities to enhance awareness and understanding among these important stakeholders. This review will examine the role of telehealth within existing educational theories, identify telehealth applications that can enhance CKD knowledge and behavior change among patients and primary care providers, and examine the advantages and disadvantages of telehealth vs usual modalities for education.

Keywords: CKD; Chronic kidney disease; Education; Telehealth.

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