Chronic renal failure is among the chronic disease which due to the persistence of the disease and long treatment process has various effects on the physiological, psychological, functional ability, lifestyle changes, and independent status of the patient and his family.

The ECARIS project aims to provide education, support, and encouragement for caregivers of patients with chronic kidney disease.

Join a series of free webinars and expert interviews: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/305183653

Programme

Monday, 16 November – 11.00-12.30

11.00 Danish experiences with kidney patients and carers, Nicolaj Holm Faber Lead of the Danish CDSMP ‘Learn To Live’

11.30 Health leadership, Rikke Ager, CEO Rising People

12.00 Caregivers in Denmark, Karen Marie Riis, head of the caregivers group, The Danish Kidney Association

Tuesday, 17 November – 11.00-12.00 and 16.00-16:45

Topic: Covid-19 and kidney patients

11.00 Perspective from patients: Daniel Gallego, president of the European Kidney Patients Federation (EKPF)

11.30 Perspective from health professionals: Prof. Raymond Vanholder, president of the European Kidney Health Alliance (EKHA)

16.00 ‘Effective communication between the nurse and the dialysispatient’, Marianna Eleftheroudi, Nephrology Nurse

16.20 ‘Nutrition for dialysis patients’,Chris Stavropoulos, Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist

Wednesday, 18 November – 11:00-12:30 and 15:00-17:30

11.00 Focus groups for adults with CKD and their caregivers

Presentation by Licia Boccaletti “The impact of COVID-19 on carers life”

12.00 Shared reflections on focus groups

15.00 Focus group for health professionals

Presentation by Francesca Centola, Eurocarers “The impact of Covid-19 on young carers” and Eurocarers activities for young carers

Learn more about the ECARIS project on: https://ecaris.eu/