Capacity for the management of kidney failure in the International Society of Nephrology North America and the Caribbean region: report from the 2023 ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas (ISN-GKHA)
Racquel Lowe-Jones , Isabelle Ethier , Lori-Ann Fisher , Michelle M.Y. Wong , Stephanie Thompson , Georges Nakhoul , Shaifali Sandal , Rahul Chanchlani , Sara N. Davison , Anukul Ghimire , Kailash Jindal , Mohamed A. Osman , Parnian Riaz , Syed Saad , Stephen M. Sozio , Somkanya Tungsanga , Alexandra Cambier , Silvia Arruebo , Aminu K. Bello , Fergus J. Caskey , Deenaz Zaidi
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Abstract
The International Society of Nephrology Global Kidney Health Atlas charts the availability and capacity of kidney care globally. In the North America and the Caribbean region, the Atlas can identify opportunities for kidney care improvement, particularly in Caribbean countries where structures for systematic data collection are lacking. In this third iteration, respondents from 12 of 18 countries from the region reported a 2-fold higher than global median prevalence of dialysis and transplantation, and a 3-fold higher than global median prevalence of dialysis centers. The peritoneal dialysis prevalence was lower than the global median, and transplantation data were missing from 6 of the 10 Caribbean countries. Government-funded payments predominated for dialysis modalities, with greater heterogeneity in transplantation payor mix. Services for chronic kidney disease, such as monitoring of anemia and blood pressure, and diagnostic capability relying on serum creatinine and urinalyses were universally available. Notable exceptions in Caribbean countries included non-calcium-based phosphate binders and kidney biopsy services. Personnel shortages were reported across the region. Kidney failure was identified as a governmental priority more commonly than was chronic kidney disease or acute kidney injury. In this generally affluent region, patients have better access to kidney replacement therapy and chronic kidney disease–related services than in much of the world. Yet clear heterogeneity exists, especially among the Caribbean countries struggling with dialysis and personnel capacity. Important steps to improve kidney care in the region include increased emphasis on preventive care, a focus on home-based modalities and transplantation, and solutions to train and retain specialized allied health professionals.
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Kidney International Supplements is published on behalf of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and comes complimentary as part of a subscription to Kidney International. Kidney International Supplements is a peer-reviewed journal whose focus is sponsored, topical content of interest to the nephrology community.