BEAT-CKD (Better Evidence and Translation in Chronic Kidney Disease) is a collaborative research network based at the Centre for Kidney Research. We bring together patients, health professionals and policy makers across Australia and the world, to generate high-quality research evidence that supports informed decision-making in healthcare.

BEAT-CKD operates through three main streams.

• Training stream focuses on equipping researchers and patients with the knowledge, resources, and skills necessary for effective collaboration.
• Research stream addresses patient-prioritised evidence gaps and ensures that patient partnership is integrated into every stage of research, from the conception and development of interventions to their dissemination and implementation.
• Partnership stream works to communicate research findings and foster national and international relationships that support the implementation of such findings.

Objectives

Our mission is to transform the care and health of people with chronic kidney disease by answering research questions that matter most to patients and addressing outcomes that are critically important to them. Our primary objectives include:

• Identify promising interventions that target high-priority health outcomes for patients, caregivers, health professionals, and policymakers.
• Generate robust evidence on the effectiveness of these interventions.
• Identify and evaluate strategies to implement these interventions effectively across diverse clinical settings.

Collaborators