Age

18–any

Sex

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

1. Age 18 years or older
2. Nephrology visit for chronic kidney disease during the last 18 months
3. Most recent eGFR less than or equal to 20 ml/min/1.73 m2 or 2-year Kidney Failure Risk Equation score greater than 40%
4. Documentation in the medical record or confirmation from the treating nephrologist of a patient-nephrologist discussion about hemodialysis

1. Planning for peritoneal dialysis, preemptive transplant, or conservative management of kidney failure
2. Previous placement of an AV access
3. Prior appointment with surgeon for AV access evaluation or creation
4. Cognitive dysfunction or severe visual impairment that prevents use of the education materials
5. Does not speak either English or Spanish

Transforming Hemodialysis-Related Vascular Access Education