Table 3.

Suggestions for Improving CKD Education Delivery.

• Check patient preferences for the quantity and type of information desired with every visit

• Use decision aids to optimize patient autonomy and shared decision making

• Standardize CKD education curriculum, then tailor accordingly

• Clarify each health care team member role with patients

• Develop a physician-patient partnership based on mutual trust

• Identify and engage patient support systems in education and decision making

• Ensure patient partners are an available educational resource

• Encourage patient participation in treatment option group classes

• Ensure access to CKD information outside of the clinic

Note. CKD = chronic kidney disease.