This is a measurement tool that the Measurement and Understanding workstream have identified as relevant for use in quality improvement projects within the renal setting. We have included information on this measurement tool, and where possible, attached the tool and further information related to its use. Please feel free to download any of the information on this tool below.
If you have any queries about the use of this tool please contact the chair of the Measurement and Understanding workstream via Katie.Fielding@nhs.net. We’d also love to hear from you, if you have used this information in a quality improvement project.
Katie Fielding has also produced a blog providing further information on a number of other useful measurement tools recommended by the Measurement and Understanding workstream available on the KQuIP hub here.
Blood volume monitoring – This is a tool used on haemodialysis machines to assess how well patients’ are tolerating fluid removal during haemodialysis treatments. Whilst this tool can be used to assess interventions related to fluid status of haemodialysis patients and fluid removal during haemodialysis, it can also be used within quality improvement to improve the patient’s experience of haemodialysis. For further information please download the below proforma or to find out how this has been used in practice please visit this case study.