The project aims to facilitate sustained lifestyle changes, particularly in diet and physical activity, which are crucial for patients with this condition. The team, comprising nurses, nephrology physicians, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and IT developers, believes digital tools offer an opportunity to provide rigorous, accessible information that complements routine nephrological consultations.
They are developing an intuitive web portal with content validated by this multidisciplinary team. It includes sections on chronic kidney disease, nutrition (covering key nutrients, label reading, and culinary techniques), recipes, physical exercise, interactive learning activities, and educational videos. It also provides links to relevant organizations with resources on the disease.
This tool facilitates health literacy, empowers patients in their self-care, and promotes healthy lifestyle habits safely, reducing the variability of information patients obtain from unaccredited sources.
The professionals concluded that the platform enhances patient autonomy and promotes healthy lifestyle habits securely, minimizing unreliable information obtained from other sources.
