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National Kidney Disease Education Program.

Thomas H Hostetter1, Mimi Lising

  • 1National Kidney Disease Education Program, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, USA. HostetterT@extra.niddk.nih.gov

Journal of the National Medical Association
|August 3, 2002
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The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) was created to combat the rising rates of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Its goal is to reduce ESRD incidence and mortality through patient and provider education and screening.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Rising incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) poses a significant burden on healthcare systems and Medicare.
  • The Council of American Kidney Societies recognized the need for a proactive intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP).
  • To outline the NKDEP's strategy for reducing ESRD incidence and mortality.
  • To emphasize the program's focus on patient and primary care provider education and screening.

Main Methods:

  • The NKDEP was conceived and developed by the Council of American Kidney Societies.
  • The program targets both patients and primary care providers.
  • Development of straightforward screening and therapy targets is a key component.

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Main Results:

  • Working groups are actively developing guidance and messages for target audiences.
  • The program's strategic plan encourages high-risk individuals to seek testing.
  • The NKDEP aims to reduce the incidence of ESRD.

Conclusions:

  • The NKDEP is a strategic initiative to mitigate the growing problem of ESRD.
  • While results may take time, the program aims to reduce ESRD mortality in the long term.
  • Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing kidney disease progression.