Chronic Kidney Disease
Conditions
Keywords
patient safety, chronic kidney disease, med-alert
Brief summary
This is a pilot observational study to evaluate subjects with chronic kidney disease acceptance of an alert device linked to an informational website intended to increase recognition of chronic kidney disease, and to guide patients and providers to the safe delivery of care required for this disease. Primary device was a bracelet with the alternative of a key fob with same information supplied when requested. Patients usage of the device was evaluated by survey with Likert scale as to whether the device is 0 = not useful, 1 = somewhat useful, 2 = extremely useful
Detailed description
No need for more extensive description
Interventions
DEVICEMedical Alert Bracelet
Medical Alert Bracelet alerting health care providers to consider the patient's chronic kidney disease condition when planning care. It also provides a link to a website about safe kidney care (safekidneycare.org)
Sponsors
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Persons with chronic kidney disease defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate of \< 60 ml/min/1.73m2.
Exclusion criteria
* Persons expected to be on dialysis within 6 months. * Less than 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Qualitative Survey Assessmentof Perceived Usefulness of the Med-alert Device. | 3 months | Qualitative questionnaire with primary assessment: How useful do you think the Med-alert device will be for future healthcare. Response recorded based on a Likert scale with response of 0 = not useful, 1 = somewhat useful, 2 = extremely useful |
Participant flow
Recruitment details
Medical records of renal patients screened for eligibility upon arrival of their clinic appointment. Patients meeting study criteria approached at the end of their appointment regarding their interest in participating
Pre-assignment details
All recruited participants assigned to receive intervention (medical alert accessory)
Participants by arm
| Arm | Count |
|---|---|
| Med-alert Bracelet Pilot Group All participants assigned to the medical alert accessory group. There is no placebo | 26 |
| Total | 26 |
Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | Med-alert Bracelet Pilot Group |
|---|---|
| Age, Categorical <=18 years | 0 Participants |
| Age, Categorical >=65 years | 18 Participants |
| Age, Categorical Between 18 and 65 years | 8 Participants |
| Age, Continuous | 65.4 years STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.8 |
| Region of Enrollment United States | 26 participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Female | 13 Participants |
| Sex: Female, Male Male | 13 Participants |
Adverse events
| Event type | EG000 affected / at risk |
|---|---|
| deaths Total, all-cause mortality | — / — |
| other Total, other adverse events | 0 / 26 |
| serious Total, serious adverse events | 0 / 26 |
Outcome results
Primary
Qualitative Survey Assessmentof Perceived Usefulness of the Med-alert Device.
Qualitative questionnaire with primary assessment: How useful do you think the Med-alert device will be for future healthcare. Response recorded based on a Likert scale with response of 0 = not useful, 1 = somewhat useful, 2 = extremely useful
Time frame: 3 months
| Arm | Measure | Value (MEDIAN) |
|---|---|---|
| Med-alert Pilot Group | Qualitative Survey Assessmentof Perceived Usefulness of the Med-alert Device. | 1 Likert scale |