International Journal of Health Policy Planning(IJHPP)

Hospital Divino Espirito Santo (HDES), Renal Division, Ponta Delgada -Açores, Portugal

Publications

• Research Article   
  Contribution to the Improvement of Healthcare in Nephrology through ICT Intervention: Survey Study to Healthcare Professional
  Author(s): Abel Mata-Lima*, Ana Rita Paquete and Jose Javier Serrano-Olmedo
  
  Background and Purpose: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common chronic disease usually associated with Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD), and premature death and millions of people are at increased risk for CKD. As this disease is extremely complex, Multi-Disciplinary Care (MDC) is needed to provide complete and continuous care. Usually, the nephrology units need cooperation from several other Health Care Professionals (HCPs) such as cardiologists, nutritionists, obstetricians, and so forth. All modalities of treatments, Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) and Hemodialysis (HD) require HCPs and patients to develop a variety of skills to effectively deliver and manage dialysis tasks in the center or at home. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) interventions can offer tools that provide HCPs and patients with tools that facilitate the management of kidney patients in cent.. Read More»
  

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