Challenges in the provision of kidney care at the largest public nephrology center in Guatemala: a qualitative study with health professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing worldwide, and the majority of the CKD burden is in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, there is wide variability in global access to kidney care therapies such as dialysis and kidney transplantation. The challenges health professionals experience while providing kidney care in LMICs have not been well described. The goal of this study is to elicit health professionals' perceptions of providing kidney care in a resource-constrained environment, strategies for dealing with resource limitations, and suggestions for improving kidney care in Guatemala.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were performed with 21 health professionals recruited through convenience sampling at the largest public nephrology center in

SUBMITTER: Flood D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7049202 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature