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Table 2 Suggested CKD Websites by Category

From: Features of patient-education websites for patients with chronic kidney disease: an analysis of recommended websites

Category

Website Name

Reason

Diet

National Kidney Foundation

Many detailed recipes with pictures and instructions; guidelines for tracking and logging macronutrient content

Fresenius Kidney Care

Compendium of recipes with instructions and some videos; foods to avoid and suggestions for orders at restaurants and grocery stores

Physical Activity

Kidney Foundation of Canada

Detailed instructions and visual photo guidelines for specific exercises and techniques

Life Options

Booklet compendium with multiple exercises, detailed instructions, and visual guidelines

Emotional Support

Fresenius Kidney Care

Contains specific portals for different kinds of emotional needs as well as tools for managing body image, counseling, and forming a social support group

Kidney Care UK

Contains detailed information regarding prevalence of depression and depression screening; coping strategies and counseling details also provided

Financial Information

NIDDK

Large amounts of information about insurance options, payments, employment rights, and grants

CKD Information

DaVita

Huge array of educational materials, videos; self-paced classes sometimes with a live instructor

Kidney Foundation of Canada

Multiple pamphlets and booklets; provides symptoms and syndromes of CKD by etiology

Medication

Manitoba Renal Program

Contains specific information for each medication class and how best to adhere