Self Support Group for Chronic Renal Failure Patients

Abstract

Self-support groups bring the patients together who is suffering from the same kind of disease conditions or problems or illnesses to share their experiences. Chronic renal failure patients and other illness support groups are a growing need in many communities. When planning for the management for CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) patient, if involve the patient or patient is participating actively, it will help in effective management of chronic kidney disease. It may aid in the patient's prognosis and can be postponed in part by self-management. Self-management of Chronic Kidney Disease is complicated due to the progressive nature of the condition and its progression. The management of Chronic Kidney Disease by a self-help group is difficult to assess, particularly over time. SMS (Self-Management Support) is important for this progressive disease because of the special nature of Chronic Kidney Disease self-management. SMS stands for the programmes that health-care providers provide to their patients in order to help them better control of their health. Dissemination of health information, patient education, telephone support, and participation in a support group are all part of you.