Table 5 Disease versus patient-oriented outcomes

Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL

Rate of hospitalization

HbA1c

Length of stay

Haematocrit, Tsat, ferritin, haemoglobin

Health-related quality of life

SBP, DBP

Medication-related knowledge

Phosphorus, calcium-phosphorus product

Renal quality of life

Drug dosages (e.g., EPO dosage or ferrous dosage)

Patient satisfaction survey