Our workshop program "My Kidneys. My Options. My Life." is designed for patients with Stage 4 CKD. The comprehensive education helps patients understand and cope with their disease.
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Nurses can utilize this time to empower pts to improve health & outcomes by using educational materials. Make sure that ur office supports & encourages this process between nurse & patient. Blog: ways which nurses can help keep patients engage https://t.co/fI5d3wQ9Ye
#Nurses are the first line of contact for patients. It’s natural for the nurse to connect with the patient during this time. Providing guidelines ensures staff knows what is appropriate to discuss and when to discuss it. #patients#engaged and #educated about #ckdeducation
As medical practices open, transplant patients may be hesitant to meet face-to-face. When appropriate, allow pts to say if they are comfortable receiving treatment during office visits or w #telemedicine appts. #transplant#patients#CKDEducation. https://t.co/fI5d3wQ9Ye
#Kidneytransplant pts are a vulnerable population during COVID-19. So much about the virus, CKD, transplant & treatment options are rapidly updating. Stay vigilant as a transplant physician, help properly support pts . #patient#treatment#physician https://t.co/fI5d3wQ9Ye
Not everyone eats the “Great American Diet”. Food affects health & culture. Food abundance & overeating indicate wealth & status in some cultures, whereas fasting may be a cultural norm to prove faithfulness in others #culture#Communication#patientcare. https://t.co/XJ9WICKkhr
View of life is rooted in culture. It drives factors of who we are. Every one of us is different- physicians, pts or healthcare workers. Understanding our differences = patients get the best care possible through effective communication. Check our blog https://t.co/IQ3eNiJGXL
Nephrologist role is to deliver clear, reliable info in a comfortable, physician-directed environment. Physicians will be equipped with the tools they need to increase home dialysis, decrease dialysis catheters, and give patients hope #nephrologist#patienteducation#dialysis
Considering implementing Raenali Publication’s CKD Education Program as a way to provide support services to your Stage 4 CKD patients? Let us provide you with some information about how to establish the roles and responsibilities of your medical practice staff.
Understand that change is inevitable and that nothing lasts forever. Enduring the stressful times of COVID-19 will equip us to be better prepared in the future. Check out his week’s blog post. https://t.co/7sjDKxjrge
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There are a few things you can do to help alleviate the anxiety and stress levels midst COVID-19. This week’s blog post provides some great insight and helpful strategies navigate stressful situations.https://t.co/tzLFD3WhuT #stressmanagement#Stress#effectivecommunication
CKD PTS diet should b a combo of animal & plant-based protein. Protein intake in CKD PTS is a balance btwn protein for good nutrition, but not cause uremic symptoms. #ckddiet#healthyeating#renaldiet#diet#calories#protein
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An adequate calorie intake allows protein intake 2 b used for protein function rather vs burned 4 energy. Amount of protein in a CKD diet varies based on PT eGFR. #ckddiet#healthyeating#CKDpatient#renaldiet#diet#calories#protein Link to our blog post https://t.co/MkRPYybsB2
Dietary-related ?'s are the most common ?'s that physicians are asked. In the CKD pop, this is no exception. There are many unreliable sources spreading misinformation.
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Get patients involved, see the difference. Active communication, transparency about health & family involvement improves outcomes. This leads to a healthier, happier, more satisfied pt! Blog post https://t.co/fncT9ETSMl #patienteducation#advocate#patient communication #CKD
One way to help patients is through education. As patients become educated, they better understand their illnesses. They can make decisions with confidence. Link to our blog post https://t.co/fI5d3wQ9Ye or link in bio. #patienteducation#advocate#patient communication #CKD
Healthcare pros should encourage patients to get involved in their healthcare. Getting involved will vary, some want 2 B invested in “everything”. others will be content with understanding the “big picture.” https://t.co/fI5d3wQ9Ye #patienteducation#advocate#patient#CKD
The Socratic Method of questioning is an easy and effective method of teaching. We have used this method in our CKD education patient handout,“I have CKD. Now what?” You can open and print link for your patients and use as a starting point for discussion I-Have-CKD.-Now-What.pdf
Reviewing an educational handout is a simple way to review a topic and gives patients something they can review at home. Watch pt body language to ensure they understand you. Our latest blog provides you with more info https://t.co/fI5d3wQ9Ye #educate#ckdpatients#barriers