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An Initiative of the REN@lNET
Definición RENAL@NET is an initiative of the Instituto Carso de la Salud, that offers un interactive and innovative system, in which individuals at risk of/or with CKD, and their families, friends and physicians interact through the use of the internet, celular phone, and residential and public telephone service. The intervention is designed to become a tool for the screening of individuals at risk, with emphasis on prevention, and to advise those with CKD on treatment compliance, and for living a healthier life style. In general, RENAL@NET will empower the person to understand, prevent, or live with CKD. For more information send the word RENAL to the number 22223 or visit our webpage: www.salud.carso.org
There are 3.8 billion new tools that can help.
Mobile Phones There are 3.8 billion mobile phones in the world. 375 million in Latin America 63 million in Mexico
RENAL@NET • REN@ALNET is an interactive support system • for individuals living with CKD and their families. • REN@LNET provides tips on living with CKD information on medications, reminders • on daily doses and appointments. • REN@LNET tracks adherence and lab results • and gives users a dashboard to monitor their progress. • REN@LNET connects families, friends and physicians to inform them and engage them in fighting the disease. • REN@LNET is free;confidentialityandanonymity • are assured.
Combined expertise Mexico’s leading mobile operator REN@LNET is an initiative of the Carso Health Institute in partnership with: A network of primary health care clinics in Mexico A leading provider of mobile health information solutions
Registration via mobile phone From: 22223Welcome to Renal@net. Thank you for registering. REPLY To: 22223 INCOMING MESSAGE MESSAGESENT Register SENDING… RECEIVING… SEND
www.salud.carso.org Registration via Web Somos un socio más frente a una cadena de necesidades en salud REN@LNET
Registration via Phone Welcome to REN@LNET I would be happy to register you for the service. What is your mobile number?
Information Services Tips for living with CKD Dear: Your medication pravastatin may have side effects (muscular toxicity). REN@LNET Information Service From: 22223 Always ask your doctor to check your blood pressure. REPLY Information on medications and adverse effects
Reminder Services Appointment reminders Medication reminders Dear: You have an appointment with Dr.Luquin tomorrow. Please confirm that you are going. REN@LNET Information Service From: 22223 Have you taken your daily dose of losartan? REPLY
Tracking Results Track your progress • Lab results • Adherence performance • Personal dashboards Dear: Your most recent eGFR result is available online. Follow the link to see the results: http://vidanet.carso.com REN@LNET Information Service From: 22223 You were 98% adherent this month. REPLY
Benefits for PLWHA • Better adherence • Better understanding of the condition • Better communications with family and friends • Part of a social network built on understanding of the condition • Better quality of life
Benefits for Friends and Family • Don’t feel powerless to help • Feel more involved • Loved one is healthier
Benefits for Health Providers • Better communication and more interactionwith patients. • More informed, engagedpeople. • Better control of side effects.
Benefits for Public Health Better adherence on a large scale More efficient use of resources
Roll-out Across Mexico in 2008 with many partners… …new countries with new partners in 2009.