This reference material is set of 5 online textbook volumes detailing aspects of kidney disease. Each volume is broken down into sections and/or chapters and contains high resolution illustrations along with detailed HTML text. The series editor is Robert W. Schrier from the University of Colorado Department of Medicine. Volume 1 has two sections and each section contains various chapters: Section 1 covers disorders of H2O, electrolytes, and acid-base balance. Section 2 covers acute renal failure. Volume 2 has two sections and each section contains various chapters: Section 1 covers glomerulonephritis and vasculitis. Section 2 covers tubulointerstitial diseases. Volume 3 contains various chapters that cover the kidney and hypertension. Volume 4 contains various chapters that cover the kidney and various diseases such as sickle cell, sarcoidosis, malignancy, and more. Volume 5 has two sections and each section contains various chapters: Section 1 covers dialysis. Section 2 covers transplantation. The material is targeted for college general education, graduate school student, and health care professionals and there is no cost to use the site. However, a copyright statement at the bottom of the front page states that no part of the publication can be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Online textbook for the healthcare professional or for the college or graduate level student.
Technical Requirements:
Online access, chrome browser worked fine
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The goal is to learn the specifications of kidney anatomy and association conditions.
The OER textbook does not include learning objectives.
After active engagement with the Kidney Atlas OER textbook, the learner will
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the renal system.
Summarize disorders of water, electrolytes, and acid base.
Explain the pathophysiology of acute renal failure.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Minimum of Biology, Pre-Medical and Medicine as a prequisite knowledge base for this resource.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The content is valid, accurate, and reliable.
The book has been published for decades.
the information is comprehensive and contains great pictures but the text is written at an intermediate to advanced level.
This textbook is not for a beginner student who is learning anatomy and physiology for the first time.
The material is well developed for the intended advanced audience.
Provides both figures and text as individual chapters and PowerPoint presentation.
Concerns:
The only concern is the information is dated.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
The purpose of the material is to provide the reader with aspects of kidney disease. The volumes are written at an advanced level and contain good content and good visuals. Some of the pages; however, have bluish hues in the background that are a bit distracting.
The development of the material in pdf allows for easy implementation into the curriculum and be easily distributed for any potentially on campus or online courses.
Concerns:
There are links within the table of contents that are not working.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The site is easy to navigate and it is self-contained.
The PDF and PowerPoint presentation make it easily accessible on any device (computer to mobile devices).
Faculty may easily implement the readings as required in the courses.
Concerns:
Some links are not working.
Creative Commons:
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