Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Training Resources

Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Health and Social Care Teaching Resources Presentation, Handout, End of Session Multiple Choice Assessment (all editable). Aims and Objectives Overall Aim: To enhance understanding of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), types, genetic basis, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment and management, with the goal of equipping healthcare professionals to provide informed support and care to individuals affected by PKD Learning Objectives: Recognise the distinctions between Autosomal Dominant PKD (ADPKD) and Autosomal Recessive PKD (ARPKD) and understand the genetic basis of PKD, including the associated genes. Identify common symptoms such as abdominal pain, blood in the urine and high blood pressure associated with PKD and understand the potential complications, including kidney failure, hypertension, cyst infections, kidney stones and liver cysts. Gain knowledge of diagnostic methods utilising imaging studies and genetic testing, understand the c...