Changes in Dialysis Practice Patterns in Australia and New Zealand During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread global disruptions to healthcare systems. There has been no assessment of this on dialysis practice at a binational level.

Methods

A multi-centre retrospective observational cohort study using data from the ANZDATA Registry was performed, with adult incident dialysis patients (1 January 2018 to 31 December 2022). Patients commencing dialysis during 2020-2022 were compared to 2018-2019 for the primary outcome of dialysis incidence rate. Secondary outcomes included estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at dialysis start, initial treatment location (home vs. facility), modality (haemodialysis vs. peritoneal dialysis), haemodialysis access, frequency, and duration. Commencement during lockdown in 2020-2021 was also analysed.

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SUBMITTER: Potter D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12277125 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature