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Table 1 Survey – Subjects were asked one open-ended question (question 1, patient/HCP only) and five multiple-choice questions (questions 1–6)

From: Perspectives of continuous renal replacement therapy in the intensive care unit: a paired survey study of patient, physician, and nurse views

Number

Question

Response

1

What is your understanding of this machine’s purpose?

Open Ended

Patient/HCP only

2

CRRT is a procedure done on patients who have kidney failure where a machine replaces the job of the kidneys.

True or False

Correct Answer: True

Patient/HCP only

3

CRRT helps the kidneys heal faster

True or False

Correct Answer: False

Patient/HCP only

4

How many patients who are treated with CRRT in the intensive care unit will need to be on dialysis forever after leaving the hospital?

Multiple Choice

Choices: <25 %, 25-49 %, 50-75 %, ≥ 75 %

5

How many patients who are treated with CRRT in the intensive care unit will survive and leave the hospital?

Multiple Choice

Choices: <25 %, 25-49 %, 50-75 %, ≥ 75 %

6

For Patients/HCP: How well did the doctors do in explaining why I (or my family member) needs CRRT?

Multiple Choice

 

For MD and Nurse: How well do you feel the patient or HCP understands why they need CRRT?

Choices: Completely, mostly, a little, not at all