Med-alert Bracelet in Chronic Kidney Disease

Safe Kidney Care Med-Alert Bracelet/Keytag

This is a pilot observational study to evaluate subjects with chronic kidney disease acceptance of an alert device linked to an informational website intended to increase recognition of chronic kidney disease, and to guide patients and providers to the safe delivery of care required for this disease. Primary device was a bracelet with the alternative of a key fob with same information supplied when requested. Patients usage of the device was evaluated by survey with Likert scale as to whether the device is 0 = not useful, 1 = somewhat useful, 2 = extremely useful

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Inclusion Criteria:

• Persons with chronic kidney disease defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate of < 60 ml/min/1.73m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Persons expected to be on dialysis within 6 months.
• Less than 18 years of age