1. Christian Farman,RN

2. We started a new paradigm We introduced a new aproach Developed a new learing model See the patient as an equal/fellow players Think outside the box

3. Life supporting treatment Dialysis treatment at least 3 days a week It takes 4-5 hours a day Food restrictions Fluid restrictions Extensive pharmaceutical treatment Limitation in social life Separation from family and work

4. Learn to manage my own dialysis treatment Optimal individual dialysis treatment That the health care provider was listening to my needs Daily dialysis or at least 5-6 days a week To be fully involved and have influence over my dialysis regime and treatment

9. Improved dialysis quality Healthier patients Patient adherence Less medication Quality of life Less infections Less admissions Win-win situation Everyone is a winner; the patient, relatives, profession, healthcare system and society

10. Reducing length of hospital stay 30-50% Reduction of overall costs by 40% Improved ADL Less uncertainty in illness Imrpoved pain control Better disease knowledge Ref. Dudas et al. 2012, Ekman et al. 2012, Olsson et al. 2012