Directed use of the internet for health information by patients with chronic kidney disease: prospective cohort study.

Background: Health information technology has become common in the care of patients with chronic diseases; however, there are few such applications employed in kidney disease.

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the use of a website providing disease-specific safety information by patients with predialysis chronic kidney disease.

Methods: As part of the Safe Kidney Care (SKC) study, an educational website was designed to provide information on safety concerns in chronic kidney disease.