Prioritizing strategies to support person-centered integrated kidney care

Participant - National

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University of Calgary

We are interested in learning about your experiences with kidney care, which might inform future research into kidney care programs.

Healthcare can be fragmented and difficult to navigate, especially if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other health conditions to consider (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension). There have been gaps identified by people with living experience of early stages of CKD (before dialysis and transplant), when care can often be with primary care and nephrology. In our previous research studies, we have explored existing challenges and strategies. Based on these findings, we now aim to prioritize strategies that support the delivery of person-centered integrated care for kidney disease.

You must be over the age of 18, living in Canada, and:
• Live with mild to moderate kidney disease (Category G1-G3, non-dialysis, non-transplant) and other health conditions
• Provide support for someone with mild to moderate kidney disease (e.g., caregivers, family members)

Between November and December 2026, participants will be asked to complete:
1. 10-minute electronic demographic form. All questions are voluntary.
2. 60-minute virtual meeting to discuss a list of strategies and considerations.
3. 10-minute electronic survey to rank the top strategies.

Virtual

Communications including emails to provide support materials, calendar invitations, and survey links. The research team will create a welcoming environment for discussion, and the coordinator will be available to answer any questions throughout the study.

Honoraria

November 20, 2026