Global Estimates of Capacity for Kidney Transplantation in World Countries and Regions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kidney transplantation (KT) is the optimal treatment for kidney failure and is associated with better quality of life and survival relative to dialysis. However, knowledge of the current capacity of countries to deliver KT is limited. This study reports on findings from the 2018 International Society of Nephrology Global Kidney Health Atlas survey, specifically addressing the availability, accessibility, and quality of KT across countries and regions.

Methods

Data were collected from published online sources, and a survey was administered online to key stakeholders. All country-level data were analyzed by International Society of Nephrology region and World Bank income classification.

Results

Data were collected via a survey in 182 countries, of which 155 a

SUBMITTER: Mudiayi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9128615 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature