Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2005):

A new Internet resource for chronic kidney disease patients.

Full Abstract

This paper focuses on the development of a portal in the World Wide Web (WWW), which captures and locates quality information for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It examines the problems patients face when accessing and understanding information gleaned from Web sites and describes an idea from a Research Board Member to facilitate patient access to quality information. The idea germinated into the development of a patient specific Web site, providing one stop access and links to appropriate CKD information, assessed by patients and health professionals. Collaboration between the EDTNA/ERCA Research Board and CEAPIR the European Federation of Kidney Patients has enhanced the project.

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Author information

Author/s: Ormandy, P (P); Vlaminck, H (H); Harrington, M (M); Forest, M (M); Visser, R (R); EDTNA/ERCA Research Board;

Affiliation: Institute for Health and Social Care Research, University of Salford, UK.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: EDTNA/ERCA journal (English ed.) (EDTNA ERCA J), published in Belgium. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2006 Jan-Mar; vol 32 (issue 1) : pp 63-6

Dates: Created 2006/05/16; Completed 2006/06/20; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 16700172, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Computer Literacy Computer User Training Consumer Organizations Cooperative Behavior Educational Status Europe Humans Information Storage and Retrieval

Interinstitutional Relations Internet - organization & administration Kidney Failure, Chronic - prevention & control Nephrology Patient Education as Topic - organization & administration Societies, Medical Societies, Nursing User-Computer Interface

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