Table 4 Multidisciplinary CKD clinic staff opinions about things that worked well in their renal programs: what worked well in the care of patients with kidney disease
From: Canadian chronic kidney disease clinics: a national survey of structure, function and models of care
| What worked well in the care of patients with kidney disease (overall themes) | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Starting new initiatives around conservative care as more people are choosing this option. |
| 2. | Developing in-house teaching and educational tools that are specific to their population/clinic |
| 3. | Traveling band of health care providers who provide outreach in the community for early CKD detection |
| 4. | The “buddy system” (dedicated nurse assigned to a patient who worked with the nephrologists) allows for greater interaction with the patient and builds trust. |
| 5. | A nurse-led telehealth clinic in a remote area allows CKD patients to stay in their communities while being followed by the multidisciplinary team in a large center. |
| 6. | Patient support groups (where patients support new patients) |
| 7. | Having a strong/well-resourced team of unit clerks and administrative staff at the CKD clinics play a large and important role in clinic activities. |
| 8. | Inclusion of CKD patients in QI project teams |
| 9. | Having a strong multidisciplinary team, dedicated and supportive staff, and good teamwork despite limited resources |
| 10. | Timely and appropriate vascular access |