Recommended Citation
Politi MC, George N, Li T, Korenblat KM, Fowler KJ, Ho C, Liapakis A, Roth D, and Yee J. Project HELP: a study protocol to pilot test a shared decision-making tool about treatment options for patients with hepatitis C and chronic kidney disease. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2018; 4:55.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Publication Title
Pilot Feasibility Stud
Abstract
Background: Recent advances in treatment have given patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) access to safer and more effective medications to treat comorbid hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Given the variety and complexity of treatment options that depend on patients' clinical characteristics and personal preferences, education and decision support are needed to prepare patients better to discuss treatment options with their clinicians.
Methods: Drawing on International Patient Decision Aids Standards guidelines, literature reviews, and guidance from a diverse expert advisory group of nephrologists, hepatologists, and patients, we will develop and test a HCV and CKD decision support tool. Named
Discussion: This study can identify particular characteristics of individuals or groups that might experience challenges initiating treatment for HCV in the CKD population. This tool could provide a resource to facilitate patient-clinician discussions regarding HCV and CKD treatment options.
PubMed ID
29484199
Volume
4
First Page
55
