Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease: Epidemiological Analysis in a NorthEastern District of Italy Focusing on Access to Nephrological Care.

Francesca Katiana MartinoGiulia FantonFiammetta ZanettiMariarosa CartaFederico Nalesso Giacomo Novara

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2024)

About 20% of ESKD patients did not receive a nephrologist consultation. Older people and women were more likely not to be referred to nephrology clinics. Unfollowed patients with stage 5 CKD had a significantly higher death rate.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
palliative care
healthcare
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
primary care
south africa
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
pain management