April 2024 Patient Education Kit: Sodium Strategies + Tagalog Language Kit (NEW!)
Language Kit (NEW!): Tagalog
After months of hard work, we're excited to announce the launch of our latest product: Language Kit!
We hear that many of you are navigating the growing complexities of providing nutrition care in diverse communities. So… to serve you better, this year we focus on resources that help you increase inclusivity and cultural competence in your practice.
Check out our first ever Tagalog Language Kit for patients with Filipino cultural backgrounds!
Our Tagalog Language Kit features a Cultural Guide and a set of EIGHT patient education handouts translated into Tagalog!
What are Cultural Guides?
While language is undoubtedly a significant aspect of communication, culturally competent care also considers the unique needs, preferences, and values of each individual. We believe this is key for more personalized and effective interventions.
Dietitians can foster trust, engagement, understanding, and adherence to dietary recommendation through better understanding and respect of cultural beliefs, traditions, and practices related to food and nutrition.
Our Filipino Cultural Guide offers invaluable insights into the rich cultural heritage of Philippines, including:
- A background into the Filipino food culture
- Filipino traditional dishes, sauces, and seasonings
- Common meal patterns
- Relevant renal considerations for food modifications
- Culturally sensitive counseling considerations
Also Included in KNI's April 2024 Patient Education Kit:
A whole "Sodium Strategies" kit dedicated to teaching patients strategies to manage sodium intake, highlighting important topics such as:
- Where to find sodium content in processed foods
- Sodium budgeting per meal or snack
- How to add flavor without salt
- Tips on eating out
...all presented in visually appealing and easy-to-understand resources:
1. “Sodium Strategies” Bulletin Board - simple and quick to put up on the board!
2. “Sodium Strategies” Handout - available in English, Spanish, and Tagalog
3. “Sodium Strategies” Game - fill-in-the-blanks activity to facilitate active learning in a fun way
4. New Meal Plan: Our patients LOVE meal plans! For April, it's the "Dialysis Meal Plan for One" plan. We include delicious and high-protein recipes such as egg salad sandwich, sesame chicken and noodle meal-prep jars, Mediterranean tuna salad and many more.
To get this "Tagalog Language Kit + Sodium Strategies" Patient Education Kit, and all of the other amazing resources we have created for nephrology professionals, join the Renal Education Library TODAY!
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