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Improving nephrology care for people with cognitive impairments and their caregivers

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People with chronic kidney disease and cognitive impairment are at an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, and these intersecting comorbidities are increasing in prevalence worldwide. Innovative care models that involve a cognitive-aware lens and consider the needs of family caregivers are needed to provide quality care to patients.

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    Laura N. Gitlin

  2. Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Nancy A. Hodgson

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Gitlin, L.N., Hodgson, N.A. Improving nephrology care for people with cognitive impairments and their caregivers. Nat Rev Nephrol 21, 520–521 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41581-025-00976-9

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