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Major Achievements in 2015

(1) Health Care Professional Group - Led by Melinda Tomlins

Development of the 'Train the Trainer' Modules in progress with Module 1 (Adult Learning Principle) completed, Module 2 (PD) 80% completed, Module 3 (HHD) to commence in 2016.  In addition, a Working Group has been working on the PD Patient Training Manual.

The partnership with AKTN is getting bigger and bigger in the research titled: 'TEACH-PD'.  Beside the clinical experts from HOME Network supported by Paula, the excellent project manager and writer, we now have engaged an e-learning development expert and a curriculum educator to support the development of the e-learning modules. Funding has been secured for the e-portal and some of the development work plus research works with AKTN.  More grant submissions have been going on........

(2) Early Patient Education Group - Led by Debbie Fortnum

Developed the Home Dialysis Posters which look fantastic.  Free download is available via the Resource Tab

(3) The New Technology Initiative Group - Led by Kim Grimley

The manuscript titled: 'Beyond Dialysis – Telehealth Initiatives' was submitted to a peer review journal for publication in March 2016.

(4) The Multi-centre clinical research - Led by Josephine Chow

The Multi-centre clinical research titled: 'The Dialysis Uptake Factors' is about 9 months ahead our timeline in recruitment.  Preliminary data analysis has been completed.  2 manuscripts have been drafted.  In 2015, the investigators met monthly via teleconference to drive this activity

(5) Professional Forums

A number of the HOME Network members will present at the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) Conference in Feb 2016 in Melbourne.  In addition, The HOME Network has committed a booth at this Conference to promote the HOME Network and seek ideas from the delegates.

On 1 March 2016, on behalf of the HOME Network, Rosie Simmonds will present at the Tasmanian Home Dialysis Therapies Symposium  

On 19 June 2016, The HOME Network will host a Home Therapy Symposium in collaboration with the Renal Society of Australasia.  The one day symposium will focus on initiatives and topics on home therapies (PD & HHD) and will be held in Gold Coast. 

 
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