Patient activation with knowledge, self‐management and confidence in chronic kidney disease

ConclusionEngaging patients in the self‐management of their health care and enhancing patients’ ability to self‐manage their blood pressure may work to preserve kidney health. Healthcare providers should collaborate with patients to develop strategies that will maintain patients’ health‐related quality of life, like reducing anxiety as kidney disease progress.

Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 1, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Michelle L. Johnson, Lani Zimmerman, Janet L. Welch, Melody Hertzog, Bunny Pozehl, Troy Plumb Tags: Review Article Source Type: research