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Okpechi IG, Bello AK, Ameh OI, Swanepoel CR. Integration of Care in Management of CKD in Resource-Limited Settings. Semin Nephrol 2018; 37:260-272. [PMID: 28532555 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2017.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The prevalence of noncommunicable diseases, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), continues to increase worldwide, and mortality from noncommunicable diseases is projected to surpass communicable disease-related mortality in developing countries. Although the treatment of CKD is expensive, unaffordable, and unavailable in many developing countries, the current structure of the health care system in such countries is not set up to deliver comprehensive care for patients with chronic conditions, including CKD. The World Health Organization Innovative Care for Chronic Conditions framework could be leveraged to improve the care of CKD patients worldwide, especially in resource-limited countries where high cost, low infrastructure, limited workforce, and a dearth of effective health policies exist. Some developing countries already are using established health systems for communicable disease control to tackle noncommunicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, therefore existing systems could be leveraged to integrate CKD care. Decision makers in developing countries must realize that to improve outcomes for patients with CKD, important factors should be considered, including enhancing CKD prevention programs in their communities, managing the political environment through involvement of the political class, involving patients and their families in CKD care delivery, and effective use of health care personnel.
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- Ikechi G Okpechi
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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Campbell JE, Janitz AE, Kleszynski K, Dowers-Nichols C, Anderson AS, Dentino AN, Rubenstein LZ, Teasdale TA. Results from the 2013 Senior's Health Services Survey: Rural and Urban Differences. JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY & PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING 2018; 4:213. [PMID: 30370393 PMCID: PMC6200355 DOI: 10.4172/2471-9846.1000213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast health education needs of rural Oklahomans aged 65 and older compared to urban and sub-urban populations. METHODS Surveys were distributed to a list of registered voters age 65 and older in Oklahoma with a total of 1,248 surveys returned. Survey items asked about interests in services, classes and activities, plus current barriers to accessing and/or engaging in such programs. FINDINGS Survey respondents living in large rural towns (23.7%) and the urban core (21.5%) were significantly more likely than those in small rural towns (14.0%) or sub-urban areas (15.5%) to have attended a free health information event in the past year (P=0.0393). Older Oklahomans in small towns and isolated rural areas reported more frequently than those in the urban core that they would participate in congregate meals at a center (small town/isolated rural: 14.4%, urban core: 7.2%) (P=0.05). Lack of adequate facilities was more frequently reported by those residing in small town and isolated rural areas compared to urban core areas (16.4% vs. 7.8%, P=0.01). Finally, older Oklahomans in the large rural towns (0.6%) and small town and isolated rural locations (2.13%) less frequently reported use of senior information lines (Senior Infoline) than those in the urban core (6.0%) and in sub-urban areas (7.1%) (P=0.0009). CONCLUSIONS Results of this survey provide useful data on senior interests and current barriers to community programs/activities have some unique trends among both urban and rural populations.
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- Janis E Campbell
- College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 801 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 801 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Donald W Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1122 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73117, USA
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- Donald W Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1122 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73117, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 801 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Donald W Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1122 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73117, USA
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- Donald W Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1122 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73117, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 801 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purposes of this review are to identify population characteristics of important risk factors for the development and progression of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in the United States and to discuss barriers and opportunities to improve awareness, management, and outcomes in patients with DKD. RECENT FINDINGS The major risk factors for the development and progression of DKD include hyperglycemia, hypertension, and albuminuria. DKD disproportionately affects minorities and individuals with low educational and socioeconomic status. Barriers to effective management of DKD include the following: (a) limited patient and healthcare provider awareness of DKD, (b) lack of timely referrals of patients to a nephrologist, (c) low patient healthcare literacy, and (d) insufficient access to healthcare and health insurance. Increased patient and physician awareness of DKD has been shown to enhance patient outcomes. Multifactorial and multidisciplinary interventions targeting multiple risk factors and patient/physician education may provide better outcomes in patients with DKD.
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- O Kenrik Duru
- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine/Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, 10940 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine/Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, 10940 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA
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Campbell JE, Janitz AE, Teasdale TA, Dowers-Nichols C, Kleszynski K, Dentino AN, Rubenstein LZ. Assessing Statewide Need for Older Adult Health Promotion Services: The Oklahoma Experience. JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SERVICE RESEARCH 2018; 44:119-131. [PMID: 31592202 PMCID: PMC6779164 DOI: 10.1080/01488376.2018.1428922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The growing senior population and persistent poor health status of seniors in Oklahoma compels a fresh look at what health promotion services would be well received. Surveys were distributed to a list of registered voters age 65 and older in Oklahoma with a total of 1,248 surveys returned (19.8%). Survey items asked about interests in services, classes, and activities, plus current barriers to accessing and/or engaging in such programs. To account for survey weighting, Rao-Scott Chi-Square Tests were performed to determine differences by demographic characteristics. We identified services, classes, and activities that were (and were not) of interest to seniors in Oklahoma with legal assistance (52.1%), exercise classes (46.6%), internet classes (40.7%), and indoor exercise activities (45.5%) receiving the highest level of interest. Barriers to interest in participating in programs included not wanting to go and not knowing availability of such services. The results of this survey provide useful data on health promotion gaps for seniors, interests and barriers to engaging in such activities, and guidance for statewide program development. Future program development needs to be focused on areas of interest for older adults, including legal assistance, exercise classes, and internet classes.
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- Janis E Campbell
- College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 801 NE 13 St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 801 NE 13 St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 801 NE 13 St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
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- Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1122 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73117, USA
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- Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1122 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73117, USA
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- Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1122 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73117, USA
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- Donald W. Reynolds Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1122 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73117, USA
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Bland J. Kidney Disease: Personalized Lifestyle Health Care Makes a Big Difference. Integr Med (Encinitas) 2016; 15:14-16. [PMID: 28223892 PMCID: PMC5312831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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We cannot solve the kidney disease problem through the building of more dialysis centers or by providing a greater number of kidney transplants. We must find a way to implement effective lifestyle management programs if we truly want to bend the curve and decrease the prevalence of kidney disease. The solution to the chronic kidney disease challenge lies in the skilled application of personalized lifestyle health care. Achieving this goal represents a tremendous opportunity for multidisciplinary collaboration and integration.
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- Jeffrey Bland
- Jeffrey Bland, phd, facn, facb, is the president and founder of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in Seattle, Washington. He has been an internationally recognized leader in nutrition medicine for more than 25 years. Dr Bland is the cofounder of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is chairman emeritus of IFM's Board of Directors. He is the author of the 2014 book The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life
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