Mieke J Peeters, Arjan D van Zuilen, Jan A J G van den Brand, Michiel L Bots, Marjolijn van Buren, Marc A G J Ten Dam, Karin A H Kaasjager, Gerry Ligtenberg, Yvo W J Sijpkens, Henk E Sluiter, Peter J G van de Ven, Gerald Vervoort, Louis-Jean Vleming, Peter J Blankestijn, Jack F M Wetzels
Treatment goals for patients with CKD are often unrealized for many reasons, but support by nurse practitioners may improve risk factor levels in these patients. Here, we analyzed renal endpoints of the Multifactorial Approach and Superior Treatment Efficacy in Renal Patients with the Aid of Nurse Practitioners (MASTERPLAN) study after extended follow-up to determine whether strict implementation of current CKD guidelines through the aid of nurse practitioners improves renal outcome. In total, 788 patients with moderate to severe CKD were randomized to receive nurse practitioner support added to physician care (intervention group) or physician care alone (control group)...
February 2014: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology: JASN