MODEL RENALIDA: a holistic and sustainable approach to chronic kidney disease management
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a rapidly growing disease that should be prioritized as a sustainable development goal. It affects 850 million people worldwide and, due to its accelerated growth, it is expected to be the fifth leading cause of preventable death by 2040. This situation is particularly critical in the population of older adults, who face a vulnerability exacerbated by risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes and sedentary lifestyles.
Since June 2022, Renálida has implemented an innovative risk management model that offers a comprehensive and systematized care plan. This model focuses especially on the PAMI population, which faces significant barriers to accessing dialysis and preventive treatments, despite the universal coverage offered by the funder. The gap between coverage and accessibility is a key challenge that the model seeks to address, through a transdisciplinary approach to early detection, characterization, efficient management and integration of the healthcare system offering efficient responses at each level of risk.
Renal Mapping is a comprehensive process that includes an initial remote assessment, detailed diagnostic studies, and a joint clinical encounter where a care plan that contributes to meaningful learning is presented. This approach engages patients in self-care by understanding their renal health status and the value of preserving it.
Comunidad Basada en Fortalezas
El enfoque de Renálida promueve una Comunidad Basada en Fortalezas dentro de los Encuentros Clínicos Conjuntos (ECC). En estos encuentros, se fomenta un ambiente colaborativo donde pacientes y profesionales de la salud trabajan juntos para encontrar soluciones significativas. Aquí, la logoterapia juega un papel central, ayudando a los pacientes a encontrar sentido en su tratamiento y fortalecer su resiliencia. Este enfoque no solo mejora la adherencia al tratamiento, sino que también construye una red de apoyo sólida, vital para el bienestar emocional y psicológico de los pacientes.
Impacto y Participación Comunitaria
El modelo Renálida no solo mejora los resultados clínicos, sino que también responde a la escasez global de especialistas en nefrología al maximizar los recursos disponibles y promover un cuidado gestionado por equipos. Iniciativas como el coro AURENIS y la participación activa de los pacientes en el comité asesor subrayan la importancia de una atención integral que incluye la voz del paciente en cada etapa del proceso de cuidado.
