The case for increased peritoneal dialysis utilization in low‐and lower‐middle‐income countries

IG Okpechi, V Jha, Y Cho, F Ye, CI Ijezie, K Jindal… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has several advantages compared to haemodialysis (HD), but there
is evidence showing underutilization globally, especially in low‐income and lower‐middle …

Cultural and other beliefs as barriers to pediatric solid organ transplantation

J Wray, JS Kim, SD Marks - Pediatric Transplantation, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Organ shortage for transplantation is a global problem for both adult and pediatric recipients
and this is particularly apparent in certain areas of the world and within specific …

Kidney transplant recipient perspectives on telehealth during the COVID‐19 pandemic

BM Huuskes, N Scholes‐Robertson… - Transplant …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The COVID‐19 pandemic has challenged the delivery of health services. Telehealth allows
delivery of care without in‐person contacts and minimizes the risk of vial transmission. We …

Recommendations for culturally safe clinical kidney care for First Nations Australians: a guideline summary

DJ Tunnicliffe, S Bateman… - Medical Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction First Nations Australians display remarkable strength and resilience
despite the intergenerational impacts of ongoing colonisation. The continuing disadvantage …

[HTML][HTML] Patients' perspectives on access to dialysis and kidney transplantation in rural communities in Australia

N Scholes-Robertson, T Gutman, M Howell… - Kidney international …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction This study aimed to describe the perspectives of patients from rural communities
on access to all forms of kidney replacement therapy to inform strategies to address such …

Financial toxicity experienced by rural Australian families with chronic kidney disease

N Scholes‐Robertson, K Blazek, A Tong… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its treatment places a financial burden on healthcare
systems and households worldwide, yet little is known of its financial impact, on those who …

Australian rural caregivers' experiences in supporting patients with kidney failure to access dialysis and kidney transplantation: a qualitative study

N Scholes-Robertson, T Gutman, A Dominello… - American Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Rationale & Objective Caregivers of patients with chronic kidney disease from rural
communities play a crucial role in access to dialysis and transplantation, but they face many …

Clinicians' perspectives on equity of access to dialysis and kidney transplantation for rural people in Australia: a semistructured interview study

NJ Scholes-Robertson, T Gutman, M Howell, J Craig… - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives People with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation in
rural areas have worse outcomes, including an increased risk of hospitalisation and …

'It is a life changing experience': The experiences of living kidney donors who live in rural Australia

G Skaczkowski, A Barrett, I Olver… - Australian Journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction A growing body of research has examined the physical, psychological, social
and financial impacts of living kidney donation. However, little is known about the unique …

Exploring rural and remote patients' experiences of health services for kidney disease in Aotearoa New Zealand: An in‐depth interview study

RC Walker, S Hay, C Walker, D Tipene‐Leach… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aims People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) living in rural communities have increased
risks of death, morbidity, hospitalization and poorer quality of life compared with people with …