Professor Samuele Marcora
Professor of Applied Physiology, University of Bologna, Italy
About this event
- Date and time Fri 21 May 2021 from 9:00am to 3:30pm
- Location Online
- Organised by Nephrology
This live stream will provide a deep understanding of the physical and psychological challenges faced by people living with kidney disease.
With a range of internationally renowned speakers, this unique meeting will include sessions aimed at understanding the impact of lifestyle on health and wellbeing of people living with kidney disease, physical and psychological mechanisms behind the disease, and strategies to tackle them.
This live stream is in association with the UK Kidney Research Consortium Exercise and Lifestyle Clinical Study Group (jointly supported by the Renal Association, Kidney Research UK and the British Renal Society) and the RSM Nephrology Section.
Topics include:
- How kidney disease can impact physical and mental health
- Strategies that will motivate patients and improve participation in physical activity programmes
- Available resources to improve the lifestyle of patients with kidney disease, including the prescription of exercise
We would like to thank our sponsor Kidney Care UK for their support of this live stream. Please note that the scientific programme and content has not been influenced in any way by the sponsor.
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Key speakers
Ms Sheera Sutherland
Previously Renal Unit Manager, Oxford Renal Unit; Currently Research Lead, Oxford Renal Unit, UK
Speaker's biography
Sheera has over 13 years of working in renal clinical settings and has been involved in research for over 10 years. She currently works as the renal research nurse manager and has a keen interest in dialysis focused studies, especially in patient health, exercise and wellbeing. Sheera is completing her PhD at Oxford Brookes University developing and implementing a safe and feasible exercise intervention for dialysis patients.
Professor Alice Smith
Professor of Lifestyle Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, UK
Speaker's biography
Alice Smith is Professor of Lifestyle Medicine at the University of Leicester and the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Her primary research interest is the role of physical activity, exercise and lifestyle management in kidney disease.
Her translational research programme encompasses laboratory-based exploratory and mechanistic work focussing on muscle metabolism, inflammation and immune function, and includes outcome measure evaluation, lifestyle intervention development and effectiveness testing, implementation and process evaluation. A strong track record of patient involvement and engagement, and qualitative exploration of patient and stakeholder perspectives and experience underpins all the work.
Dr Joseph Chilcot
Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology, King’s College London, UK
Speaker's biography
Dr Joe Chilcot is a Reader in Health Psychology and Head of the Health Psychology Section, at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London. His research is focused on the psychological aspects of long-term conditions, particularly advanced kidney disease. He is co-editor of the British Journal of Health Psychology.
Agenda
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Welcome and introduction
Dr Sharlene Greenwood, President of the British Renal Society and Consultant Physiotherapist, King’s College Hospital
Session one
Chairs: Dr Pelly Koufaki
Keynote Presentation: Fatigue and chronic disease, the most important symptom to overcome?
Professor Samuele Marcora, Professor of Applied Physiology, University of Bologna, Italy
Patient activation: the key to living well with kidney disease
Professor Alice Smith, Professor of Lifestyle Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester
Renal Association Clinical Practice Guideline: Exercise and Lifestyle in Chronic Kidney Disease
Dr Luke A Baker, Dr Daniel S March, Dr. Thomas J Wilkinson
Tea and coffee break
Session two
Chairs: Professor David Stensel
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Exercise Testing Guideline: Assessment of Physical Function in people with Chronic Kidney Disease
Dr Pelly Koufaki
How can we help people with a kidney transplant to control their weight?
Ms Ellen Castle, Senior Physiotherapist in Renal and Exercise Rehabilitation and Kidney Research UK PhD Fellow, King’s College Hospital
Improving outcomes in chronic kidney disease: the importance of psychological wellbeing
Dr Joseph Chilcot, Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology, King’s College London
Ways of motivating people to do more: lessons learned and future goals
Dr Ian Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Chartered Psychologist, University of Loughborough and the British Psychological Society
Lunch
Session three
Chaired by Mrs Ellen Castle
The PEDAL Trial: intradialytic exercise “does/does not” enhance quality of life…..
Dr Sharlene Greenwood, Consultant Physiotherapist in Renal and Exercise Rehabilitation and NIHR Research Fellow, King's College Hospital. Dr Jamie Macdonald, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Head of School, School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University
The relationship between physical activity, cardiovascular health and chronic kidney disease
Professor James Burton, Professor of Renal Medicine, University of Leicester and Honorary Consultant Nephrologist, Leicester Hospitals
Overcoming barriers to implementing exercise in our renal unit
Ms Sheera Sutherland, Previously Renal Unit Manager, Oxford Renal Unit; Currently Research Lead, Oxford Renal Unit
Panel question and answer session
Closing remarks
Close
Sponsors
Location
Online
Disclaimer: All views expressed in this webinar are of the speakers themselves and not of the RSM.
Special rates for difficult times
The RSM wishes to offer healthcare professionals continued learning opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic. The RSM’s weekly COVID-19 Series webinars remain free of charge, while there will be small charges to register for other online education. These fees will enable the RSM to continue its programme of activities and will apply during the course of the pandemic.
Registration for this webinar will close 2 hours prior to the start time. You will receive the webinar link 2 hours before the meeting. Late registrations will not be accepted.
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