Abstract
This article presents the process of reflection and discussion through which we went from the analysis of the results of the doctoral thesis on measures of integral protection and guarantee of the social rights of people with chronic renal failure waiting for renal transplantation, to the creation of a communication platform in Brazil to share personalized information on the treatment of chronic renal disease. Qualitative interviews were conducted with patients, professional teams and family/caregivers, textual data that were analyzed in their content and allowed the emergence of three themes: meanings around chronic kidney disease and kidney transplantation, information about kidney transplant surgery and development of the mobile application "Kiga" for chronic kidney disease. The results showed shortcomings in care, which do not allow the effective implementation of public policies in health, social assistance and social security. Specifically, failures in the communication process between health teams, users and family/caregivers. In order to improve the day-to-day behavior of patients and their health conditions, it is necessary to offer more information and a personalized care environment. The mobile application "Kiga" aims to reduce misinformation about the disease and treatment. It offers post-diagnosis support and accompaniment and assists patients in the self-management of their treatment.
| Translated title of the contribution | Bot of Health Care: desarrollo de la aplicación móvil Kiga para la enfermedad renal crónica en Brasil |
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| Original language | English (US) |
| Title of host publication | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL SOCIETY: NEW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES |
| Publisher | Ediciones Egregius |
| Pages | 25-34 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-84-17270-31-5 |
| State | Published - 3 May 2018 |
CACES Knowledge Areas
- 419A Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Technology