Implementing Patient Navigation for Children With CKD.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly those who experienced socioeconomic disadvantage, have poorer health and lower quality of life (QoL), partly because of limited access to high-quality care. Patient navigation may improve access to care, self-advocacy, self-management, and emotional well-being.

Methods

We conducted a national stakeholder workshop involving 38 participants (4 patients, 1 policy-maker/funder, 22 researchers, and 11 health care professionals) from 7 states or territories in Australia and discussed potential strategies to implement navigation programs in diverse CKD clinical settings.

Results

We identified 7 key themes or strategies for implementation. "Securing sustainable funding" was considered necessary for program

SUBMITTER: Wong G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12805092 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature