Vanderbilt Kidney Health Surveys, developed by Kerri Cavanaugh, MD, MHS, and colleagues at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, are validated patient-reported measures for assessing perspectives of individuals at risk for or living with kidney disease. Designed for academic and non-profit researchers, these surveys evaluate 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.
- Acute Kidney Injury Knowledge Survey (AKI-KS): A 15-item questionnaire assessing objective and perceived AKI knowledge, causes, risk factors, and patient experience.
Benefits: These surveys empower researchers to gain insights into patient perspectives, driving advancements in kidney health interventions and outcomes. Their validated, reliable design supports rigorous academic studies and clinical practice improvements.
Licensing Process: Free for non-commercial research by individuals with a full-time academic appointment at non-profit institutions, these surveys require an institutional email (e.g., user@institution.edu) for approval. When adding to cart:
- Provide contact information and institutional address via checkout (no payment required).
- Await application approval (3–5 business days).
- Receive access instructions via email.
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