Aspect of Self-Management Support | Description |
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1. Disease-specific knowledge | Information about what kidneys do, how they work, what happens in CKD, treatment options, ways to delay dialysis. |
2. Managing medications | Understanding why medications are prescribed, possible side effects, what might happen if not taken, how to take them as prescribed. |
3. Engaging and sustaining social support | Engaging with friends and family to get CKD support, becoming involved with community groups including support groups. |
4. Maintaining social and occupational roles | Continuing to work, sustaining hobbies, maintaining relationships and home roles. |
5. Modifying lifestyle | Adhering to fluid and dietary guidelines, engaging in appropriate physical activity. |
6. Developing and sustaining a positive attitude and caring for mental and physical wellbeing | Avoiding anxiety and depression, staying positive, staying generally physically healthy. |
7. Building and sustaining effective relationships with healthcare providers | Developing effective working relationships with doctors, nurses, clinic staff, allied health professionals, and any other members of and individual’s healthcare team. |
8. Establishing routine and planning ahead | Getting into good self-management habits, putting effective strategies such as reminder systems in place. |
9. Actively participating in healthcare | Learning to change self-management behaviour based upon results, working collaboratively with HCPs regarding CKD and its treatment. |
10. Recognising and effectively responding to symptoms | Noticing signs and symptoms of CKD and knowing what to do when they occur, learning to avoid worsening CKD symptoms. |