The last mile: translational research to improve CKD outcomes

Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2014 Oct 7;9(10):1802-5. doi: 10.2215/CJN.04310514. Epub 2014 Jun 26.

Abstract

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases-supported Kidney Research National Dialogue asked the scientific community to formulate and prioritize research objectives that would enhance understanding of kidney function and disease and improve clinical outcomes. An engaged and growing group of investigators working in type 2 translation (from clinical evidence to implementation in the community) identified barriers to improving patient care in CKD and suggested research priorities to test translational strategies that have been effective for other chronic diseases.

Keywords: chronic kidney disease; dissemination; implementation; knowledge translation.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / trends
  • Diffusion of Innovation
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Health Literacy
  • Health Priorities / trends
  • Humans
  • Nephrology / standards
  • Nephrology / trends*
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / standards
  • Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / trends*
  • Patient Care Team / trends
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Quality Improvement
  • Quality Indicators, Health Care / trends
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / epidemiology
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / therapy*
  • Risk Factors
  • Self Care
  • Translational Research, Biomedical / standards
  • Translational Research, Biomedical / trends*
  • Treatment Outcome