Open AccessA longitudinal cohort study of symptoms and other concerns among Nigerian people with stages 3–5 chronic kidney diseases: study protocol
Author(s) -
Andrew T. Olagunju,
Babatunde Fadipe,
Rotimi W Buraimoh,
Olagoke Korede Ale,
Theophilus Ifeanyichukwu Umeizudike,
Raphael Emeka Ogbolu,
Nasur Buyinza,
Jonathan Bayuo,
Barbara Mutedzi,
Kennedy Nkhoma,
Eve Namisango,
Katherine Bristowe,
Deokhee Yi,
Julia Downing,
Olatunji F. Aina,
Joseph D. Adeyemi,
Fliss E.M. Murtagh,
Richard Harding
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
annals of palliative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 2224-5839
pISSN - 2224-5820
DOI - 10.21037/apm.2018.10.03
Subject(s) - medicine , psychosocial , palliative care , quality of life (healthcare) , observational study , longitudinal study , nigerians , anxiety , kidney disease , health care , family medicine , psychiatry , nursing , pathology , political science , law , economics , economic growth
The burden of symptoms and other concerns in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is known to be high, adversely affecting the quality of life of the growing number of those with this condition in developing countries. In this paper, we describe the protocol of a longitudinal observational study among people living with CKD. The study is developed to assess the bio-psychosocial factors associated with palliative care symptoms and concerns, and pattern of health services usage among Nigerians with stages 3-5 CKD. The overall objective is to establish the evidence-base for advocacy and policy formulation, treatment guidelines, care and services, and future clinical trial studies.