A global snapshot on health systems capacity for detection, monitoring, and management of acute kidney injury: A multinational study from the ISN-GKHA.

ABSTRACT: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in low and lower-middle income countries. Data from the third iteration of the International Society of Nephrology Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA) were used to evaluate the organization of structures and services for the provision of AKI care in world countries and ISN regions. An international survey of key stakeholders (clinicians, policymakers, and patient advocates) from countries affiliated with the ISN was conducted from July to September 2022 to assess structures and services for AKI care across countries. Main findings of the study show that overall, 167 countries or jurisdictions participated in the survey, representing 97.4% of the world's population. Only 4% of countries had an AKI dete

SUBMITTER: Wainstein M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11478907 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature