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An eHealth self-management intervention for adults with chronic …

WebBackground There is limited research of electronic tools for self-management for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We sought to evaluate participant engagement, perceived self-efficacy and website usage in a preliminary evaluation of My Kidneys My Health, a patient-facing eHealth tool in Canada.

Actived: 8 days ago

URL: https://cansolveckd.ca/publications/an-ehealth-self-management-intervention-for-adults-with-chronic-kidney-disease-my-kidneys-my-health-a-mixed-methods-study/

The Kidney Check program

WebThe health status of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples reflects a disparate sociopolitical and environmental context inextricably linked to Canada’s colonial history.

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Kidney Check – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebOur team will conduct a screening initiative in Indigenous communities in five provinces across Canada. Using mobile lab equipment, screening teams will travel to communities and test for CKD and its risk factors, including diabetes and high blood pressure. This information will be used to determine an individual’s risk of CKD, and each

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Integrating risk-based care for patients with chronic kidney …

WebBackground A risk-based model of care for managing patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) using the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) has been successfully integrated into nephrology care pathways in several jurisdictions.

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KidneyLink – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebKidneyLink is an online platform created by Can-SOLVE CKD to connect researchers with Canadians who want to contribute to better kidney health.. Whether you are a person living with kidney disease, a family member, a donor, or a caregiver, your voice is important! By connecting to KidneyLink, you can help researchers answer questions that will improve …

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Indigenous Initiatives – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebResearch through an Indigenous lens Chronic kidney disease has a strong impact on the health of Indigenous people and communities. Through research and engagement, Can-SOLVE CKD is working to eliminate disparities in access to diagnosis and treatment facing First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals. We are committed to respectful partnerships …

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BC Kidney Check resumes in Indigenous communities

WebAfter a pause in screening due to COVID restrictions, the Can-SOLVE CKD Network Kidney Check screening program in BC has now resumed. Kidney Check is bringing kidney, diabetes and blood pressure checks to rural and remote Indigenous communities across Canada.

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About Us – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebThe Can-SOLVE CKD Network is Canada’s largest-ever kidney research initiative. We are a national partnership of patients, researchers, health care providers, and policy-makers working to transform treatment and care for Canadians affected by chronic kidney disease. Our network coordinates and conducts innovative research using a patient

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Research – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebOur research aims to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. We have created a robust national research program based around three themes that matter most to patients: Our 18 research projects are generating new knowledge and tools that will impact kidney health care for years to come. Can-SOLVE CKD research is already improving

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A cluster randomized controlled trial for the Evaluation of routinely

WebBackground Kidney failure requiring dialysis is associated with poor health outcomes and health-related quality of life (HRQL). Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) capture symptom burden, level of functioning and other outcomes from a patient perspective, and can support clinicians to monitor disease progression, address symptoms, and facilitate …

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Adapting an eHealth intervention, My Kidneys My Health, to Meet …

WebProject Newsletters Issue 1: December 2022 Issue 2: June 2023 Issue 3: November 2023

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Webinars – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebWhat’s new in self-management for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD)? January 26, 2023 Presenters: Dr. Meghan Elliott, Dr. Maoliosa (Mo) Donald, Dwight Sparkes Facilitator: Dr. Monica Beaulieu Learning Objectives: To review the importance of supporting self-management for people with CKD To provide an update on a web-based self …

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Training Modules – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebPatient-oriented research asks everyone to embrace new ways of working. Can-SOLVE CKD has created a suite of training programs to help network members enhance their skills and knowledge in this area. Five programs are available, covering a wide range of subjects from knowledge translation to Indigenous cultural safety. These programs, which form …

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Knowledge Keepers in Research – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebKnowledge Keepers in Research is a new resource that encourages health researchers to honour Indigenous ways of knowing and incorporate them into practice. The module consists of an eight-part video series and a virtual guidebook. These tools aim to support researchers and their teams to respectfully engage Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous

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Our Team – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebLeadership Team Dr. Matthew James Co-Principal Investigator Co-Principal Investigator Associate Professor of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, O'Brien Institute of Public Health and Libin Cardiovascular Institute University of Calgary Dr. Matthew James is a specialist in Nephrology and an Associate Professor in the Departments

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$11.8M investment to support Can-SOLVE CKD Network through …

WebA new investment announced August 5 by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) supports the continuation of this transformative work through 2027. Can-SOLVE CKD will receive $3.75 million in new funding from CIHR matched by more than $8 million raised through the generous support of more than 60 partners.

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Barbara Ann LeGay Award for Patient-Oriented Research

WebBarbara Ann LeGay. (1954 – 2017) Barb always stressed the importance of the patient’s awareness of their particular situation. This is reflected in the need for medical staff to listen closely to what patients have to say about their own health. Too often, Barb thought, care providers’ minds were already made up as to what the problem was

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Kidney Quarterly: Issue 2 – Can-SOLVE CKD Network

WebJune is National Indigenous History Month which is a time to honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples. June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and is a time for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of Inuit, Métis and First Nations.

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EMPATHY: Patient-reported outcomes clustered RCT

WebProject Overview. The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing in Canada with prevalence rates reaching up to 12.5% (3 million Canadian adults), and 3.1% (0.73 million adults) for stages 3-5. Advanced CKD requiring dialysis is expensive and is associated with poor health outcomes and quality of life.

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