Wcn26-8552 Development of a Standardized Hemodialysis Patient File in Kenya: July 2024 – May 2025

Key Points

• The aim is to create a standardized patient file for hemodialysis patients in Kenya to improve healthcare delivery.
• Conducted a needs assessment among healthcare facilities in Kenya.
• Developed a standardized template for patient file documentation.
• Piloted the file in selected facilities to assess usability and effectiveness.
• Observed a significant trend in parathyroid hormone levels, increasing by +10 pmol/l per year.
• Noted phosphatemia and calcemia trends, both increasing by +0.1 mmol/l per year.
• Gender and age showed minimal impact on the physiological metrics assessed.