Better Health at Home – Optimized Human-Centered Care of Predialysis and Home Dialysis Patients (BOC)
Description of the granted funding
Patients on home dialysis (HD) have higher quality of life, less risk of health complications and better overall outcomes. It is also the most cost-effective modality. Increasing the uptake of HD has however been difficult and slow. eHealth, better streamlined services and relevant psychosocial support could reduce barriers for HD and thereby promote better outcomes. In this consortium project, we will study how to improve follow-up procedures of patients, effects of providing patients with their own clinical data in easily interpretable ways, and what psychosocial and behavior change interventions are most effective in promoting the uptake of HD. We will also explore how to develop novel solutions using a user-centered approach. Lastly, we will evaluate the cost-benefit of HD, also including non-monetary, psychosocial benefits. To achieve this a broad range of methods, including statistical data, qualitative interviews, wearable technology, and co-design methods will be used
Show moreStarting year
2022
End year
2026
Granted funding
Funder
Research Council of Finland
Funding instrument
Academy projects
Other information
Funding decision number
350722
Fields of science
Public health care science, environmental and occupational health
Research fields
Kansanterveystiede
Identified topics
health care