Project Overview

Kidney disease is common, but not all patients will reach kidney failure. In most patients, risk factors can be controlled and kidney function can stay stable for many years. Yet, most patients live in fear of kidney failure. In 2011, we developed an equation that accurately predicts the risk of kidney failure in patients with kidney disease. The equation uses routine lab tests, and can help patients and their doctors understand their risk better. This information reduces anxiety and empowers patients to better control their disease and its risk factors.

We will test the equation via interactive tools in family medicine clinics across Canada. The interactive tools will help patients and their doctors gain a better understanding of their kidney health and will help guide their care.

Integrating risk-based care for patients with CKD in the community

Project lead(s):

Dr. Navdeep Tangri

Patient lead(s):

Dwight Sparkes

Research theme(s):

Kidney Failure

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Publications

  • Integrating risk-based care for patients with chronic kidney disease in the community

    Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease

    Harasemiw O, Drummond N, Singer A, Bello A, Komenda P, Rigatto C, Lerner J, Sparkes D, Ferguson TW, Tangri N

    Research Project: KFRE

    Keywords: Kidney Failure Risk, Patient-Oriented Research

  • Prevalence and Demographics of CKD in Canadian Primary Care Practices:A Cross-sectional Study

    Kidney International Reports

    Bello AK, Ronksley PE, Tangri N, Kurzawa J, Osman MA, Singer A, Grill A, Nitsch D, Queenan JA, Wick J, Lindeman C, Soos B, Tuot DS, Shojai S, Brimble S, Mangin D, Drummond N

    Research Project: KFRE

    Keywords: Primary Care, Quality Improvement

  • Quality of Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Canadian Primary Care

    JAMA Network Open

    Bello AK, Ronksley PE, Tangri N, Kurzawa J, Osman MA, Singer A, Grill AK, Nitsch D, Queenan JA, Wick J, Lindeman C, Soos B, Tuot DS, Shojai S, Brimble KS, Mangin D, Drummond N

    Research Project: KFRE

    Keywords: Primary Care, Quality Improvement

  • Risk of CKD Progression and Quality of Care Indicators in the Primary Care Setting

    American Journal of Kidney Diseases

    Yuen J, Harasemiw O, Singer A, Bello A, Ronksley PE, Bohm C, Drummond N, Tangri N

    Research Project: KFRE

     

  • Patient Perspectives on Integrating Risk Prediction Into Kidney Care: Opinion Piece

    Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease

    Sparkes D, Lee L, Rutter B, Harasemiw O, Thorsteinsdottir B, Tangri

    Research Project: KFRE

    Keywords: Chronic Kidney Disease

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