Psychosocial supports within pediatric nephrology practices: A pediatric nephrology research consortium survey.
Anne E DawsonCamille S WilsonWilliam E SmoyerNeha PottanatAmy C WilsonJohn D MahanJulia E LaMottePublished in: PloS one (2023)
Within the US, there is wide variability in the availability of psychosocial services within pediatric nephrology centers despite a well-documented necessity for the provision of holistic care. Much work remains to better understand the variation in funding for psychosocial services and in utilization of psychosocial professionals in the pediatric nephrology clinic, and to inform key best practices for addressing the psychosocial needs of patients with kidney disease.