New models of chronic kidney disease care including pharmacists

Survey of care provided by ambulatory care pharmacists to patients with chronic kidney disease.

PURPOSE A survey was conducted to determine the role of ambulatory care pharmacists in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS Data from a survey of ambulatory care pharmacists in the treatment and management of patients with CKD were collected. A 22-item anonymous survey was sent to 1028 potential respondents in January 2004. Only pharmacists indicating routine provis...

Enhancing collaborative pharmaceutical care for patients with chronic kidney disease: survey of community pharmacists.

BACKGROUND The Kidney Care Clinic at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre provides multidisciplinary care for patients with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease. These patients are at high risk of drug therapy problems. Clinic pharmacists review medications and provide recommendations at each visit, but potential gaps in care exist between clinic visits. Community pharmacists are ideally situated t...

Associated Factors of Chronic Kidney Disease among Hyponatraemic Elderly Patients Attending a Primary Care Clinic

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) emerges to be an important geriatric health issue. It may progress to end stage renal failure and affect the quality of life. However, little is known about the associated factors of CKD. So this study aimed to determine the associated factors of CKD among hyponatraemic elderly.   Methods: This is a retrospective study of hyponatraemic patients aged ...

Chronic kidney disease: a new priority for primary care.

aid of written information or, at best, a telephone hotline. The Department of Health’s enthusiasm for self-care may be based on the premise that visits to health services, including primary care, will reduce as a result. There is some evidence to support this, for example self-monitoring of hypertension led to reduced consultations for blood pressure measurement. Over three-quarters of the pub...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease