Table 1 Explore Transplant@Home Module Content
Module 1: The Basics of Kidney Disease* | General Contents | Brochure | Postcards | Video |
Welcome & Info Card Video #1 (DVD or link) | “Basics of Kidney Disease” o What are kidneys and what do they do? o What is kidney disease? o What are the treatment options for kidney disease? o Why kidney patients get transplant o Why people donate their kidneys | “What is Chronic Kidney Disease?” “How can I slow down kidney disease?” “What are the treatment options for kidney failure?” | “Exploring possible treatment options” This introductory video explores what kidney disease is and what patients can do to slow down kidney disease through different treatment options. | |
Module 2: What You Need to Know About Kidney Transplants* | General Contents | Brochure | Postcards | Video |
Module 2 Card Video #2 (DVD or link) | “What you need to know about kidney transplants” o Your treatment options: Dialysis or transplant o Your treatment options: Deceased or living donor o Deceased donor kidney transplants o Kidney patient evaluation, surgery, and recovery o Possible risks of a transplant | “What are the advantages of a transplant?” “What are the 2 types of transplants?” “What is transplant evaluation like?” | “Learning more about becoming a kidney transplant recipient” This video compares the benefits and risks of dialysis, deceased donor transplant, and living donor transplant. | |
Module 3: What You Need to Know About Living Donation* | General Contents | Brochure | Postcards | Video |
Module 3 Card Video #3 (DVD or link) | “What you need to know about living donation“ o Kidney transplants from a living donor o Living donor evaluation, surgery, and recovery o Possible risks to a living donor | “What are the advantages of living donation?” “What is it like to donate a kidney?” “What are the risks of donating a kidney?” | “Choosing between deceased donor transplant and living donor transplant” This video explores the benefits and risks of both transplant surgeries, specifically what people should know about living donation. | |
Module 4: How to Decide What to Do About Your Kidney Disease* | General Contents | Brochure | Postcards | Video |
Module 4 Card Video #4 (DVD or link) | Brochure: Deciding what to do about your kidney disease o Making a decision about your treatment o Keep thinking about your treatment options o Visit websites to learn more o Choose a treatment option that’s right for you o Your next steps | “What are the pros and cons of the options?” “How can you keep learning more?” “What is the right decision for you?” “What should I do if I am interested in living donation?” “What should I consider before making a decision?” | “Deciding what to do and steps to take” This video explores patients deciding what treatment options is best for them and what steps to take. |