Knowledge About Immunosuppressant Medication and Its Correlates in a German Kidney Transplant Population - Results of a KTx360° Substudy.

Sophie de BoerFelix KlewitzMaximilian Bauer-HohmannLena SchifferUwe TegtburLars PapeMario SchifferMartina de ZwaanMariel Nöhre

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2020)

Taking into account that the patients after KTx can be expected to answer all questions correctly as they aim at basic knowledge, an average result of 70.9% corresponds to a moderate knowledge level. Consequently, the current educational approaches do not seem to be sufficient to inform all patients adequately. Further research is necessary on how to improve health knowledge in the long term.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
mental health
patient reported outcomes
health information
social media
adverse drug