Improving confidence for Renal Kidney Disease patients
Western Health Department of Nephrology, Australia
The Challenge
- Patients with Renal Kidney Disease often have complex multi-morbidities
- Home dialysis has proven to both improve outcomes, quality of life and lower costs
- Traditionally uptake is low and drop-out rates high due to patient lack of confidence
The Solution
- ICP Triage Manager software in conjunction with video conferencing to improve education and give patients greater confidence in self-care
- Education delivered through MyMobileand 24/7 managed support service
The Results
- Integrated home monitoring and video conferencing support for home dialysis
- 50% reduction in avoidable hospital admissions
- 106% increase in home dialysis uptake – hitting 33% target Increased compliance of protocols & longevity of patients on home service