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View article: Representation of multimorbidity and frailty in the development and validation of kidney failure prognostic prediction models: a systematic review
Representation of multimorbidity and frailty in the development and validation of kidney failure prognostic prediction models: a systematic review Open
View article: #560 The representation of multimorbidity and frailty in the development and validation of kidney failure risk prediction models – a systematic review
#560 The representation of multimorbidity and frailty in the development and validation of kidney failure risk prediction models – a systematic review Open
Background and Aims Prognostic models that identify individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at highest risk of developing kidney failure help clinicians to make decisions and deliver precision medicine. People with CKD are very likel…
View article: #559 Validation of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) in individuals with chronic kidney disease and multimorbidity
#559 Validation of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) in individuals with chronic kidney disease and multimorbidity Open
Background and Aims Increasing numbers of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience multiple long-term conditions (multimorbidity). Clinical guidance recommends the use of validated risk prediction equations, such as the kid…
View article: Representation of multimorbidity and frailty in the development and validation of kidney failure prognostic prediction models: a systematic review
Representation of multimorbidity and frailty in the development and validation of kidney failure prognostic prediction models: a systematic review Open
Background and hypothesis: Prognostic models that identify individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at greatest risk of developing kidney failure help clinicians to make decisions and deliver precision medicine. It is recognised that …
View article: Taking a systems approach to promote posttraumatic growth: A position paper
Taking a systems approach to promote posttraumatic growth: A position paper Open
As health systems emerge from the pandemic, academic medical centres are motivated to have a healthy and resilient workforce. In the face of the collective traumas of the pandemic, we took a systems approach to infuse wellness into our cul…
View article: Engaging Social Media Influencers to Recruit Hard-to-Reach Populations
Engaging Social Media Influencers to Recruit Hard-to-Reach Populations Open
Background Though clinical researchers have begun to use social media platforms to recruit participants, social media influencers are innovative community connectors to further expand recruitment reach, especially in hard-to-reach populati…
View article: Using Electronic Health Record Data to Explore the Challenges of Opioid Prescribing: A Short Communication
Using Electronic Health Record Data to Explore the Challenges of Opioid Prescribing: A Short Communication Open
Background: Following the publication of the Center for Diseases Control and Prevention Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids in Primary Care, providers and institutions alike have been modifying practices and policies for prescribing control…
View article: Patient-Driven Diabetes Technologies: Sentiment and Personas of the #WeAreNotWaiting and #OpenAPS Movements
Patient-Driven Diabetes Technologies: Sentiment and Personas of the #WeAreNotWaiting and #OpenAPS Movements Open
Background: Patients with diabetes have developed innovative do-it-yourself (DIY) methods for adapting existing medical devices to better fit individual needs. Method: A multiple method study used Symplur Analytics to analyze aggregated Tw…
View article: “Starting to Live a Life”: Understanding Full Participation for People With Disabilities After Institutionalization
“Starting to Live a Life”: Understanding Full Participation for People With Disabilities After Institutionalization Open
Importance: A key objective of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is community integration; yet, nearly 30 yr later, little is known about the participation of people with disabilities who transition from institutions to the…
View article: The Underground Exchange of Diabetes Medications and Supplies: Donating, Trading, and Borrowing, Oh My!
The Underground Exchange of Diabetes Medications and Supplies: Donating, Trading, and Borrowing, Oh My! Open
Background: The cost of diabetes medications and supplies is rising, resulting in access challenges. This study assessed the prevalence of and factors predicting underground exchange activities—donating, trading, borrowing, and purchasing …
View article: State of the Science: A Scoping Review and Gap Analysis of Diabetes Online Communities
State of the Science: A Scoping Review and Gap Analysis of Diabetes Online Communities Open
Background: Individuals with diabetes are using online resources to engage in diabetes online communities to find diabetes-related support and information. The benefits and consequences of DOC (diabetes online community) use are unclear. T…