Overview
CKD is a global endemic disease with increased comorbidities and mortality. The prevalence and the incidence of the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are extremely high in Taiwan. Early diagnosis of disease and proper management remain challenging. The aims of this study are:
- Explore risk factors associated with CKD
- Establish multidisciplinary care model for CKD patients
- Development cost-effective clinical care pathway for CKD
- Provide bio-specimen repository for future study
Description
CKD is a global endemic disease with increased comorbidities and mortality. The prevalence and the incidence of the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are extremely high in Taiwan. Early diagnosis of disease and proper management remain challenging. The aims of this study are:
- Explore risk factors associated with CKD: demographic, social and genetics factors
- Establish multidisciplinary care model for CKD patients
- Development cost-effective clinical care pathway for CKD
- Provide bio-specimen repository for future study: serum, PBMC, urine and stool
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects visiting outpatient clinics of nephrology of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patient receiving dialysis or transplantation
- Unwilling to participate