Association between English Proficiency and Kidney Disease Knowledge and Communication Quality among Patients with ESKD.

Ashley MartinezAustin WarnerNeil R PoweAlicia FernandezDelphine S Tuot

Published in: Kidney360 (2024)

Overall communication between patients with ESKD and members of the dialysis care team was suboptimal, regardless of English proficiency. Interventions to enhance communication for ESKD patients are needed.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
quality improvement
peritoneal dialysis
palliative care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
physical activity
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
pain management
affordable care act