Phenotypes of Symptom, Function, and Medication Burden in Older Adults with Non-Dialysis Advanced Kidney Disease.

Jessica E Ma Theodore S Z Berkowitz Maren K OlsenBattista SmithKarl A LorenzC Barrett Bowling

Published in: Kidney360 (2023)

There are distinct classes of older adults with advanced CKD who have physical and psychological symptoms, functional impairment, and medication burden. Tailoring care for this population should include a multidisciplinary team to address these overlapping symptoms, medication, and functional needs.

Keyphrases

healthcare
physical activity
chronic kidney disease
quality improvement
adverse drug
palliative care
sleep quality
mental health
risk factors
emergency department
depressive symptoms
chronic pain