The Center is dedicated to improving kidney patients’ quality of life and reducing the occurrence of ESRD through education and by developing awareness of dialysis and kidney disease issues, improving the partnership between patients and caregivers, and developing favorable public policy solutions.
During this webinar, Amy Walters, PhD, Clinical Psychologist will discuss: 1) the psychological and emotional side effects of chronic illness on children and families, 2) how illness impacts different stages of childhood development, 3) common concerns reported by parents and children and 4) ways to support children and their families in coping with chronic illness.
Input Needed for Pediatric CKD Booklet
The DPC Education Center is developing a pediatric booklet for tweens and teens about having kidney disease and its treatment. [...]
Premature Birth Increases Kidney Disease Risk
Researchers analyzed over four million singleton live births in Sweden during 1973-2014 and found the risk for chronic kidney disease [...]
Older Americans: Connect, Create, Contribute
Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact for dialysis patients across the country. As advocates, [...]
Psychosocial Factors Affecting Children and Families Living with Chronic Illness
During this webinar, Amy Walters, PhD, Clinical Psychologist will discuss: 1) the psychological and emotional side effects of chronic illness [...]
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