Analysis of Self-Sufficiency and Factors Affecting Migration Between Medical Service Regions in Korea Among CKD Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a significant public health issue, characterized by high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. The increasing global prevalence of CKD, attributed to aging populations and rising incidences of diabetes and hypertension, poses challenges affecting 8.2% of adults in Korea. Despite the presence of adequate local healthcare facilities, many patients seek medical care outside their region, leading to escalated costs and regional disparities. This study aims to understand why CKD patients, across various disease stages, opt to receive care outside their home regions and provides insights into improved healthcare resource management.

Methods

This study examined the inter-regional mobility patterns of 37,748 CKD patients in So

SUBMITTER: You EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12437244 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature