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Kidney care, particularly dialysis, is resource-intensive and contributes significantly to healthcare-related carbon emissions. Sus Kidney Care (SusKC) is increasingly recognised as a contemporary issue, aiming to improve patient outcomes and social benefits while reducing cost, waste and carbon. To address this gap, a SusKC module was facilitated by the UKKA Sustainable Kidney Care Committee Co-Chair, to equip postgraduate kidney nurses with knowledge, skills and confidence to integrate sustainable practices into kidney care.
In collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare (CSH), a pilot module was implemented (2024–2027) for postgraduate renal nursing programmes at King’s College London (KCL) and the University of Sheffield (UK). KCL delivers postgraduate renal education to nurses across five of the seven kidney hospitals in London, while Sheffield attracts participants from across the UK, private renal providers, and international centres. The module included online preparatory material followed by a 3-hour facilitated workshop featuring case-based discussions, group reflection, and practical examples of resource-efficient kidney care. Evaluation included pre-and-post-impact surveys on knowledge, confidence, and attitudes toward Sus Kidney Care, as well as quizzes assessing knowledge retention. Students were encouraged to identify challenges, propose solutions, and seek guidance. Replication efforts in other universities are ongoing, with barriers including absence of established postgraduate renal courses (e.g. Scotland) and variable institutional engagement.
51 nurses completed the course, 41 of them completed the pre-and-post impact survey reporting improved understanding of SusKC and greater confidence in applying principles in practice. One nurse said ‘there are gaps in discussing environmental impact with patients, particularly on home therapy waste disposal and recycling of dialysis products. Another nurse highlighted patients’ perspective ‘they have brought peritoneal dialysis waste or unused medications to clinic, feeling bad to impact the environment’. While enthusiasm for sustainable initiatives is high, organisational barriers are noted. A “bring your own blanket” initiative was rejected due to infection control concerns. The nurse said ‘lack of education, awareness and commitment are the major resistance to SusKC'. Knowledge retention quizzes confirmed mastery of key sustainability concepts.
Embedding Sustainability into postgraduate nursing education is feasible and impactful. The module enhanced nurses’ awareness, motivation, and ability to champion Sus Kidney Care, while revealing systemic and clinical barriers. This pilot demonstrates a replicable, blended-learning model with broad reach across hospitals, sectors, and international learners, and could inform integrating sustainability into nephrology education at multidisciplinary level worldwide. Integrating planetary health into specialty training aligns with the International Society of Nephrology’s vision for environmentally responsible kidney care.
