 and willingness to do home dialysis.
“We will be evaluating post-course whether patients had a better understanding of their options, and whether they would be more or less likely to choose home dialysis, based on their participation in the curriculum,” says Saffer. She also notes that Outset will work with NKFM on publication of the results.
“What’s exciting is that although this program is being piloted in Michigan, it really applies nationwide. There is an opportunity for Outset to further collaborate with other NKF divisions to scale the program,” she adds.
In a related effort that points to the critical element of education in impacting the status quo in dialysis care, Saffer also recently co-authored a published NEJM Catalyst commentary, entitled “Bringing Kidney Care Home: Lessons from Covid-19.” The article notes that the pandemic made the expansion of home care essential for many diseases including kidney disease, and explores how to preserve and expand home dialysis. This includes suggested changes in regulations, education of both providers and patients, financial incentives to healthcare providers, and better coordination among the many federal programs devoted to improving kidney care.
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