Introduce General Nutrients Information and Cultural-specific Educational Handouts for Chinese American CKD Patients

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the loss of kidney function over time, resulting in kidney damage. CKD is a common condition in the US, with around 15 percent of adults being diagnosed. However, most of those with CKD are unaware that they have the disease as it usually doesn't show any symptoms until its end stages. One of the most common factors that can lead to the development of damaged kidneys is lifestyle changes. Therefore, being aware of the self condition and having enough patient-centered education resources available can help improve the chances of achieving a better outcome. Compared to other ethnic groups, Asian Americans have a higher risk of developing kidney disease and kidney failure. Still, they have a significant disparity in the healthcare system, and there are a limited number of culturally specific handouts for them to access. Therefore, the goal of this project is to provide information on a variety of nutrients that CKD patients need to consider. In addition, a series of bilingual handouts were created based on the common Chinese food items that are commonly used by this population. Thirdly, specific cultural food-based sample menus were developed and introduced for Chinese American CKD patients under different conditions.