Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore (Nov 2024)

Interdisciplinary approach of conservative kidney management with a community nurse-led programme

  • Swee Ping Teh,
  • Hui Boon Tay,
  • Ivan Wei Zhen Lee,
  • Shashidhar Baikunje,
  • Sing Ping Loh,
  • Edwin Lim,
  • Mee Horng Lai,
  • Lee Ying Yeoh

DOI
https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2024256
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 53, no. 11
pp. 703 – 706

Abstract

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Conservative kidney management (CKM) should be considered when the burdens of dialysis treatment outweigh the benefits and compromise quality of life. The availability, accessibility and quality of care vary across the world depending on healthcare structure and resources. We explored the feasibility of integrating a nurse-led CKM community programme into nephrology care which is still evolving.