In:
Archives of Disease in Childhood, BMJ, Vol. 106, No. 4 ( 2021-04), p. 384-386
Kurzfassung:
To investigate access to paediatric renal transplantation and
examine potential barriers within the process. Methods Cross-sectional, multicentre, observational study where paediatric
nephrology centres in the UK were requested to provide data on transplantation plans for all children ( 〈 18 years) with end-stage
kidney disease (ESKD). Results 308 children with ESKD were included in this study from 12 out of 13
UK paediatric nephrology centres. 139 (45%) were being prepared for living donor transplantation and 82 (27%) were listed for deceased donor
transplantation. The most common cited factors delaying transplantation from occurring in children were disease factors (36%), donor
availability (27%) and size of the child (20%). Psychosocial factors were listed as a barrier in 19% of children. Conclusions In this study we have documented the main barriers to renal
transplantation in children. Some identified factors may be modifiable through local or national intervention, including donor availability and
patient psychosocial factors.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0003-9888
,
1468-2044
DOI:
10.1136/archdischild-2019-318272
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
BMJ
Publikationsdatum:
2021
ZDB Id:
1481191-1