Social Support, Caregivers, and Chronic Kidney Disease

The morbidity and mortality associated with chronic kidney disease remains unacceptably high. Psychosocial issues in CKD patients are frequently overlooked yet are often modifiable risk factors for mortality. Addressing patient perception of social support can potentially improve patient outcomes. Semin Nephrol 41:574-579 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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Morbidity and mortality rates associated with chronic kidney disease remain high, with psychosocial issues being frequently overlooked but modifiable risk factors for mortality. Addressing patient perceptions of social support has the potential to improve patient outcomes.