The overall Aims of the study are to:
Aim 1: Examine the feasibility of creating a high-quality life-size 3D reconstruction of a healthy kidney model and diseased kidney model through collaboration with NIH 3D print exchange and the University of Kentucky College of Engineering.
Aim 2: Assess the acceptability and preliminary efficacy of 3D print model-supported patient education in improving the patients' medical understanding, motivation for self-care, intention to adhere to the clinician's instructions, and better trust between clinician and patient.
Aim 3: Continuously implement of 3D-printed models for patients in new or current care education so that it can be sustainable after the research project is concluded.
To achieve Aim 2, up to 100 patients with hypertension-induced chronic renal disease will be enrolled and randomized to receive either standard clinician-led patient education (TAU) or patient education employing the 3D kidney model. A brief pre-post structured survey will be implemented to measure changes in patients' understanding of their condition, as well as acceptability of the 3D model for those assigned to the experimental education condition.
