Impact of Covid-19 on kidney transplant and waiting list patients: Lessons from the first wave of the pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a drastic reduction in kidney transplantation and a profound change in transplant care in France. It is critical for kidney transplant centers to understand the behaviors, concerns and wishes of transplant recipients and waiting list candidates.

Methods

French kidney patients were contacted to answer an online electronic survey at the end of the lockdown.

Results

At the end of the first wave of the pandemic in France (11 May 2020), 2112 kidney transplant recipients and 487 candidates answered the survey. More candidates than recipients left their home during the lockdown, mainly for health care (80.1% vs. 69.4%; P<0.001). More candidates than recipients reported being exposed to Covid-19 patients (2.7% vs.

SUBMITTER: Couzi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791308 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature