Early referring saved lives in kidney transplant recipients with COVID-19: a beneficial role of telemedicine.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is a strong impetus for the use of telemedicine for boosting early detection rates and enabling early treatment and remote monitoring of COVID-19 cases, particularly in chronically ill patients such as kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). However, data regarding the effectiveness of this practice are lacking.

Methods

In this retrospective, observational study with prospective data gathering we analyzed the outcomes of all confirmed COVID-19 cases (n = 955) in KTRs followed at our center between March 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022. Risk factors of COVID-19 related mortality were analyzed with focus on the role of early referral to the transplant center, which enabled early initiation of treatment and remote outpatient management. This proactive approac

SUBMITTER: Zahradka I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546052 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature