Publications by authors named "N W Scott-Douglas"
Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is actively promoted, but increasing PD utilisation is difficult. The objective of this study was to determine if the Starting dialysis on Time, At Home, on the Right Therapy (START) project was associated with an increase in the proportion of dialysis patients receiving PD within 6 months of starting therapy.
Methods: Consecutive patients over age 18, with end-stage kidney failure, who started dialysis between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2018 in the province of Alberta, Canada.
Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have important kidney and cardiovascular benefits in adults with chronic kidney disease. Among adults with diabetes, we characterized the prevalence of chronic kidney disease eligible for SGLT2 inhibitor treatment, based on definitions of eligibility from trials and diabetes guidelines, and assessed the predictors of SGLT2 inhibitor use.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using linked administrative data from Alberta Health in adults with diabetes (2002-2019).
Background: Hypertension is a major cause of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease (CKD), and death. Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of home blood pressure telemonitoring (HBPT) for blood pressure (BP) control and outcomes, but the effects of this intervention remain unclear in patients with CKD.
Objective: To determine the impact of HBPT on cardiovascular-related and kidney disease-related outcomes in patients with CKD.
Background: Data on dissemination strategies that generate awareness of clinical pathways for kidney care are limited.
Objective: This study reports the application of Google Analytics to describe the reach and use of the Chronic Kidney Disease Pathway (CKD-P) using a multi-faceted dissemination strategy.
Design: The design of this study is a retrospective descriptive study.