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Kidney Supportive Care Research Group

Dr. Sara Davison is a Professor, bioethicist and health outcomes researcher in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta.

Dr. Sara Davison founded the Supportive Care Kidney Research Group (KSCRG) with the vision of helping people enjoy life while living with advanced chronic kidney disease through excellence in kidney supportive care research and clinical innovation. She is a nephrologist with the Northern Alberta Renal Program and heads the Kidney Supportive/Palliative Care Initiatives. Her passion and vision for r

educing the suffering of patients living with advanced chronic kidney disease is the foundation for the Kidney Supportive Care Research Group. Dr. Davison founded the KSCRG to improve kidney supportive care through excellence in kidney supportive care research and clinical innovation. Her research and clinical innovation is at the forefront of kidney supportive care internationally and she is recognized as a world leader in the area. Dr. Davison’s program of research focuses on the delivery of quality supportive care for patients with kidney failure and her research interests include symptom management, advance care planning, conservative kidney management, prognostication, clinical pathways, and clinical decision aids. In addition to their own research projects, the Kidney Supportive Care Research Group provides collaborative leadership, study coordination, and personnel to other groups interested in patients with advanced kidney failure and supportive care.

12/23/2019

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!

07/02/2019

A new U of A project is hoping to provide patients and health-care providers with a roadmap for treating the final stages of chronic illnesses that will boost standards of care and help more patients stay out of the ER and hospital. Led by U of A professor of medicine Sara Davison, the Supportive Ca...

12/21/2018

Warm wishes for a safe and happy holiday season!

12/12/2018

What tips can you try to help manage your constipation? Increasing your physical activity (if it’s safe for you) may help get your bowels moving. For other tips and tricks please visit http://www.ckmcare.com/InformationRows/Details/72

12/05/2018

Constipation is common in people with kidney disease and can be different for each individual. Constipation can be caused by restricting the fluids you drink, some medications, a diet low in fibre and/or too little exercise. Visit www.CKMcare.com to learn more about the symptom management materials available to you and your healthcare provider to help manage your constipation.

11/28/2018

To help prevent swelling limit canned, packaged and bottled foods to those with less than 200 mg sodium per serving. This will be shown on the Nutrition Facts Panel. Common high salt foods are canned soups, potato chips, hot dogs, deli meats, and sausages. For other tips and tricks please visit http://www.ckmcare.com/InformationRows/Details/76

11/21/2018

Swelling is common with kidney disease. Swelling may occur when there is extra fluid in your body and your body is not balancing that fluid. You may notice you are gaining weight, have swelling in your feet and lowers legs, or in other places such as fingers/around eyes/lower back. Tell your care provider if you are noticing swelling anywhere in your body or if you have shortness of breath. Visit www.CKMcare.com to learn more about the symptom management materials available to you and your healthcare provider.

11/14/2018

Interested in tips to try at home to help control nausea/vomiting? Try eating smaller amounts of food more often and adjust the time you eat. For example, if you often feel sick to your stomach in the early morning, try eating breakfast a little later.
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11/08/2018

Nausea and vomiting can be an upsetting symptom of chronic kidney disease. You can still throw up (vomit) even if you don’t feel sick to your stomach (nausea). There can be many reasons for nausea and/or vomiting. Visit www.CKMcare.com to learn more about the symptom management materials available to you and your healthcare provider.

10/30/2018

Exercise and mental activities, such as cross word puzzles, may help manage your restless legs. Ask if someone on your healthcare team can help you get started. You can also learn some on your own. To learn more about managing your restless legs at home please visit http://www.ckmcare.com/InformationRows/Details/71

10/24/2018

Restless legs syndrome can be an upsetting symptom of chronic kidney disease. It causes an urge to move your legs when you’re at rest. It’s often worse in the evening or at night, which can make it hard for you to fall or stay asleep. Let your care provider know if you have restless legs, especially if it’s affecting your everyday activities or your sleep. Visit www.CKMcare.com to learn more about the symptom management materials freely available to you and your healthcare provider.

10/17/2018

Some of your healthcare providers may be able to teach you relaxation techniques that may help you manage your shortness of breath. Visit http://www.ckmcare.com/InformationRows/Details/36 to learn other tips to help managing your shortness of breath at home.

10/10/2018

Feeling short of breath or like you can’t breathe is a possible symptom of chronic kidney disease and can be upsetting. Remember that you know best how your breathing feels—you may not look like you’re short of breath, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t feel short of breath. Be sure that you or your family always let the nurse, doctor, or healthcare team know if you are feeling short of breath or if your symptoms are getting worse. Visit www.CKMcare.com to learn more about the symptom management materials available to you and your healthcare provider to help manage your breathlessness.

10/03/2018

Managing pain works best when you play an active role. It usually includes a combination of treatments, such as physiotherapy, exercise, and medicine. You may have to try a few treatments before you find the one that works the best for you. Learning to relax and to change negative thinking can help you cope with pain. It’s important to stay in touch with your care provider to make sure your pain is being managed.
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09/26/2018

Pain is a common symptom experienced by people with chronic kidney disease that negatively affects quality of life. Chronic pain is pain that lasts for a long time (months to years). It can take over your life, making you feel depressed, anxious, and/or angry. It can also affect your sleep, relationships, activity level, and how you enjoy life. Visit www.CKMcare.com to learn more about the symptom management materials available to you and your healthcare provider to help manage your pain.

09/19/2018

What tips can you try to help control itchiness? After showering try gently patting your skin to dry instead of rubbing. Also, try moisturizing while your skin is still be damp with hypoallergenic moisturizers that have no scents or other additives. For other tips visit http://www.ckmcare.com/InformationRows/Details/41

09/12/2018

Itch is common in chronic kidney disease. Only one area may itch or you might feel itchy all over. It can also be caused by skin sensitivities and allergies. Tell your care provider if you’re having a problem with itching. You can also visit www.CKMcare.com to learn more about the symptom management materials available to you and your healthcare provider to help manage your itch.

08/29/2018

Your healthcare team may be able to help you apply for a parking placard so you won’t have to walk as far from the car. You may also be able to get home collections for your labwork. To learn about what you can do at home to manage your fatigue please visit http://www.ckmcare.com/InformationRows/Details/37

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