KEY aims to find early asymptomatic CKD in high risk individuals and refer them to a primary health care provider for appropriate long-term care.
In June 2007 Kidney Health Australia (KHA) received funding from BHP Billiton and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing to conduct a 12-month pilto study.
KEY was launched in February 2008 successfully recruited over 400 participants from three diverse Australian communities (Townsville, Roxby Downs, and Perth) for CKD.
KEY was the first primary heath care program for early detection of CKD to be established in Australia and the first in the world to use point-of-care machines to screen for kidney function.
The use of point-of-care technology enabled participants to receive all their pathology results before the end of their visit. This unique aspect sets KEY apart from other screening programs.
KEY Project Manager, Olivia Corso speaking to Queensland press about KEY
The KEY health check is a free and comprehensive evaluation of:
- kidney function
- cardiovascular health
- diabetes risk
The KEY Health Check is conducted by registered nurses and health professionals, and involves
blood analysis, urinalysis and body measurements.
Importantly all results are available on the spot to participants as the KEY point-of-care suite is set up in a sequential order, making pathology reporting efficient.
KEY participants receive a one-on-one consultation with a registered nurse where they are:
- educated on diet and lifestyle choices
- provided with preventative health information
- referred to a health professional for long term management if identified as being at risk
At risk KEY participants are also followed up three months after participation to track their progress.
Contact KEY Project Manager- Olivia Corso, Kidney Health Australia, Adelaide for further details
key@kidney.org.au | Phone 08 8334 7555 | Fax 08 8334 7540
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