Factors influencing practice variation in the management of nephrotic syndrome: a qualitative study of pediatric nephrology care providers

SM Samuel, R Flynn, M Zappitelli, A Dart… - … Open Access Journal, 2017 - cmajopen.ca
Background: Treatment protocols for childhood nephrotic syndrome are highly variable
between providers and care centres. We conducted a qualitative study to understand the …

The Canadian childhood nephrotic syndrome (CHILDNEPH) project: overview of design and methods

S Samuel, S Scott, C Morgan, A Dart… - … Journal of Kidney …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Nephrotic syndrome is a commonly acquired kidney disease in children that
causes significant morbidity due to recurrent episodes of heavy proteinuria. The …

Variability among pediatric nephrologists in the initial therapy of nephrotic syndrome

MB Lande, MB Leonard - Pediatric Nephrology, 2000 - Springer
The objective of this study was to describe the practices of North American pediatric
nephrologists in treating new-onset steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome and impressions …

Management patterns of childhood-onset nephrotic syndrome

N MacHardy, PV Miles, SF Massengill, WE Smoyer… - Pediatric …, 2009 - Springer
As an initial effort to identify opportunities to improve the management of children with
nephrotic syndrome, the goal of this study was to assess the present-day management of …

[HTML][HTML] Quality improvement initiative to reduce admissions for nephrotic syndrome relapse in pediatric patients

O Charnaya, SY Ahn - Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Childhood nephrotic syndrome is frequently seen in pediatric nephrology
practice and often requires patient hospitalization for management. Numerous complications …

[HTML][HTML] The Canadian childhood nephrotic syndrome (CHILDNEPH) study: report on mid-study feasibility, recruitment and main measures

SM Samuel, A Dart, G Filler, M Bitzan, M Pinsk… - BMC nephrology, 2019 - Springer
Background To assess reasons for continuing practice variation in the management of
childhood nephrotic syndrome despite expert reviews and guidelines, we are conducting a …

Substantial practice variation exists in the management of childhood nephrotic syndrome

S Samuel, CJ Morgan, M Bitzan, C Mammen… - Pediatric …, 2013 - Springer
Background Practice variation is common for nephrotic syndrome (NS) treatment. Methods A
cross-sectional, web-based survey on NS treatment was administered to 58 Canadian …

National survey found that managing childhood nephrotic syndrome in Nigeria varied widely and did not comply with the best evidence

CI Esezobor, AO Asinobi, HU Okafor, R Akuse… - Acta …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Aim This study explored any variations in managing childhood nephrotic syndrome between
specialist centres in Nigeria and how closely the care reflected the best available evidence …

Delays in diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome in children: A survey study

A Hollis, A Dart, C Morgan, C Mammen… - Paediatrics & Child …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Background Clinical experience suggests that childhood nephrotic syndrome is frequently
diagnosed incorrectly, leading to delays in providing effective treatment. We hypothesized …

[HTML][HTML] Childhood nephrotic syndrome management and outcome: a single center retrospective analysis

C Wang, J Yan, R Palmer, J Bost, MF Wolf… - International Journal of …, 2017 - hindawi.com
There is a paucity of information on outpatient management and risk factors for
hospitalization and complications in childhood nephrotic syndrome (NS). We described the …