An interview with Theresa Lowry Lehnen (PhD), Clinical Nurse Practitioner and Associate Lecturer South East Technological University
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive renal disorder that commonly occurs in the adult population, especially in those with hypertension and diabetes. There is no cure, and the condition is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Approximately 10% of adults globally are affected by some form of chronic kidney disease, which results in 1·2 million deaths and 28 million years of life lost annually.
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