Nutrition & Psychological Rehabilitation
Supporting Body and Mind for Dialysis & CKD Patients at MMDC
The Nutrition & Psychological Rehabilitation Project at MMDC provides holistic support for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and those undergoing dialysis. By combining tailored dietary plans with mental health counseling, the program empowers individuals to manage their condition, improve well-being, and enhance their quality of life.
🔴 Why This Project Is Critically Needed
- Dialysis and kidney disease patients face more than just physical challenges. Malnutrition and emotional distress are common, and often ignored:
- Malnutrition affects over 60% of dialysis patients in Pakistan due to poor diet, poverty, and nutrient loss through dialysis.
- Depression & Anxiety affect over 1 in 3 dialysis patients, leading to skipped sessions, poor health outcomes, and increased mortality.
- Stigma, isolation, and financial stress further worsen the psychological burden.
- There are no integrated support systems for nutrition and mental health in most public dialysis settings.
🌟 Project Objectives
- Improve the nutritional status of dialysis and kidney disease patients.
- Provide psychological counseling and support to manage anxiety, depression, and treatment fatigue.
- Empower patients with education on self-care, diet, and emotional coping.
- Reduce dropout and mortality rates by improving physical and emotional resilience.
- Integrate holistic rehabilitation into MMDC’s dialysis and screening programs.
📊 Targets
- Reach at least 300 patients per year with tailored nutrition and mental health support.
- Offer monthly nutrition screening and quarterly mental health assessments.
- Train MMDC staff on basic psychological first aid and dietary support.
- Create awareness among caregivers through printed guides and community sessions.
🛠 Strategy
- On-Site Counseling Clinics: Monthly sessions by a visiting clinical psychologist and dietitian.
- Nutrition Screening Tools: Weight, BMI, serum albumin, and diet history will be recorded.
- Mental Health Tools: Depression & anxiety screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7) in Urdu.
- Individual Diet Plans: Low-sodium, renal-safe, affordable meal guides tailored to patient needs.
- Group Therapy & Education Sessions: Focused on stress management, self-care, and motivation.
- Patient Follow-Up System: Regular tracking of progress, setbacks, and nutritional indicators.
✅ How It’s Being Executed
- Phase 1: Pilot for 100 patients (already screened at MMDC) in 3 months.
- Partnerships: Involve local psychologists and registered dietitians under MMDC supervision.
- Zakat/Donation-Funded: Services provided free to eligible patients.
- Volunteer Support: Local psychology students and community nutritionists assist in implementation.
- Data Collection: Digital records for each patient’s physical and mental health progress.
- Impact Evaluation: Outcome-based reporting on improvement in patient health & adherence.
💰 Cost Estimate
- Rs. 2,500 per patient for full nutritional and psychological evaluation & 2 follow-ups.
- You can sponsor 1 patient, a monthly session, or the entire unit.
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