Vanderbilt Kidney Health Surveys, developed by Kerri Cavanaugh, MD, MHS, and colleagues at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, are patient-reported measures designed to assess perspectives of individuals at risk for or living with kidney disease. These tools focus on disease-specific knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-care behaviors to optimize kidney health.
Available Surveys:
- Perceived Kidney/Dialysis Self-Management Scale (PKDSMS): A validated measure of CKD patient self-efficacy, adapted to enhance interventions for self-care.
- Kidney Knowledge Survey (KiKS): A reliable tool to assess knowledge of kidney disease terms, procedures, and risk factors.
- Perceived Kidney Disease Knowledge Survey (PiKS): Evaluates perceived kidney knowledge aligned with patient preferences and self-efficacy.
- Kidney Disease Behavior Inventory (KDBI): Tracks self-care behaviors for CKD and dialysis, including monitoring, nutrition, and medication.
- Additional Kidney Health Survey: Supports kidney health research with specialized patient-reported measures (pending specification).
Benefits: These surveys empower researchers and clinicians to gain insights into patient perspectives, enhancing kidney health interventions and outcomes. Their validated design supports academic studies and clinical practice, driving advancements in kidney care.
Get Started: Request the surveys in English or translated languages for academic use. For commercial use, support, or more information, contact us.