Understanding the social dimensions of kidney care pathways: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This scoping review aims to map the social dimensions of kidney care pathways.

Introduction

End-stage kidney disease places significant demands on patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the broader healthcare system. Kidney replacement therapy and conservative kidney management are the common management pathways for end stage kidney disease, but its delivery entails substantial time, financial, and social costs. Research has documented some social aspects of kidney care pathways, but findings are fragmented across disciplines and have not been synthesised coherently. A scoping review is therefore needed to map the existing evidence, identify key domains of social impact, and highlight gaps to inform future research and policy.

Method

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SUBMITTER: Anokye R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12578194 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature