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    Limited english proficiency and concordance of CKD awareness among primary care providers and patients

    Patient awareness of CKD and primary care provider (PCP) recognition of CKD are lower than for other chronic conditions. Understanding how patients may become aware of CKD is critical to their participation in...

    Alexis F. Velazquez, Alexandra Velasquez, Delphine S. Tuot in BMC Nephrology (2020)

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    Association between health literacy and self-care behaviors among patients with chronic kidney disease

    We explored the association between health literacy and self-care behaviors among low-income patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

    Karen K. Wong, Alexandra Velasquez, Neil R. Powe, Delphine S. Tuot in BMC Nephrology (2018)

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    The Kidney Awareness Registry and Education (KARE) study: protocol of a randomized controlled trial to enhance provider and patient engagement with chronic kidney disease

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common and is associated with excess mortality and morbidity. Better management could slow progression of disease, prevent metabolic complications, and reduce cardiovascular out...

    Delphine S. Tuot, Alexandra Velasquez, Charles E. McCulloch in BMC Nephrology (2015)