Kidney Disease – Melbourne Academic Centre for Health

Evaluating the impact of a psychological intervention to reduce the severe stress and psychological morbidity of people with chronic kidney disease: The Kidney Optimal Health Program (KOHP): Stage 2

The progressive loss of kidney function leading to end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a severe and debilitating health problem, with the prevalence of CKD in Australians steadily increasing. Aside from the physical effects, CKD patients experience high rates of comorbid depression and anxiety.
Future Health Today Project: Co-design of Prototype

Nearly half of all Australians have at least one chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and chronic kidney disease, and most of these people will attend general practice. Early diagnosis and management is critical to ensure optimal health outcomes and technology has the capacity to facilitate this.