A social networking platform designed for nephrology patients and their families as well as the carers, social workers and patients associations has been established in the Haemodialysis Centre of Guadix, in the province of Granada (region of Andalusia, southern Spain).

Since its launch at the end of 2009, over 20 persons have been sharing over the platform relevant information and experience on the patients with kidney pathology, e.g. for exchanging knowledge on the most adequate diet and physical activities for the patients.

The Haemodialysis Centre of Guadix was installed 12 years ago in a rural county. The concerned nephrology patients are located in various institutions, namely: the University Hospital 'Virgen de las Nieves' (Granada), the health centres of the rural county 'Marquesado de Guadix' and the 'High Resolution Hospital' (HARE) of Guadix.

In the light of such geographical dispersion, the social network makes it easier for the nurses to provide continuous assistance to the patients. At the same time, it enables a better communication between carers while constituting a shared educational resource of quality.

 

Further information: 

• Original news article - Saludinnova (in Spanish)