Talk Description
488Q - Research Paper
Abstract
Aim:
To raise awareness about” Amazing Kidneys" highlights that diabetes and hypertension are key risk factors for CKD. encourage systemic screening of all patients/visitors/whanau in hospital population with diabetes, hypertension, urinalysis, eGFR and specialist consultation.
Method:
Quantitative method adopted during data collection, Number of visitors, age group, sex, Ethnic background, past and current medical history
Results:
People from various ethnic background like European, India, Chinese, Pacific islanders and Maori screened for their kidney health. 65% of the visitors were female and 35% were the male. 23% of the visitors those who got their screening done were diabetic, 34% of them had hypertension and 11% of the visitors were with both diabetes and hypertension. 8% of the total visitors consulted with kidney specialist.
Conclusion:
Renal Services is committed to provide Education, early Detection, Screening & awareness of CKD. Events like kidney health awareness day can make a huge difference for those who are sitting on early stage of kidney disease.
Abstract
Aim:
To raise awareness about” Amazing Kidneys" highlights that diabetes and hypertension are key risk factors for CKD. encourage systemic screening of all patients/visitors/whanau in hospital population with diabetes, hypertension, urinalysis, eGFR and specialist consultation.
Method:
Quantitative method adopted during data collection, Number of visitors, age group, sex, Ethnic background, past and current medical history
Results:
People from various ethnic background like European, India, Chinese, Pacific islanders and Maori screened for their kidney health. 65% of the visitors were female and 35% were the male. 23% of the visitors those who got their screening done were diabetic, 34% of them had hypertension and 11% of the visitors were with both diabetes and hypertension. 8% of the total visitors consulted with kidney specialist.
Conclusion:
Renal Services is committed to provide Education, early Detection, Screening & awareness of CKD. Events like kidney health awareness day can make a huge difference for those who are sitting on early stage of kidney disease.