Pediatric Nephrology in Europe: Achievements and Needs
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Author(s): Ehrich Jochen, Tasic Velibor, Edvardsson Vidar O., Preka Evgenia, Prikhodina Larisa, Stefanidis Constantinos J., Topaloglu Rezan, Shtiza Diamant, Sarkissian Ashot, Mueller-Sacherer Thomas, Fataliyeva Rena, Kazyra Ina, Levtchenko Elena, Pokrajac Danka, Roussinov Dimitar, Milošević Danko, Elia Avraam, Seeman Tomas, Faerch Mia, Vainumae Inga, Kataja Janne, Tsimaratos Michel, Rtskhiladze Irakli, Hoyer Peter F., Reusz George, Awan Atif, Lotan Danny, Peruzzi Licia, Nigmatullina Nazym, Beishebaeva Nasira, Jeruma Edite, Jankauskiene Augustina, Niel Olivier, Said-Conti Valerie, Ciuntu Angela, Pavićević Snežana, Oosterveld Michiel, Bjerre Anna, Tkaczyk Marcin, Teixeira Ana, Lungu Adrian C., Tsygin Alexey, Stojanović Vesna, Podracka Ludmila, Levart Tanja Kersnik, Espino-Hernández Mar, Brandström Per, Sparta Giuseppina, Alpay Harika, Ivanov Dmytro, Dudley Jan, Khamzaev Komiljon, Haffner Dieter
Primary Institution: Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
Hypothesis
What are the different national approaches to the organization and delivery of pediatric nephrology services within Europe?
Conclusion
There are significant differences in pediatric healthcare systems across Europe, highlighting the need for improved services for children with kidney disease.
Supporting Evidence
- 52% of countries expect a shortage of pediatric nephrologists by 2025.
- 18 countries established new specialized pediatric nephrology centers.
- 12 countries reported inadequate transplant programs for children.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different countries in Europe take care of kids with kidney problems and found that some countries do a much better job than others.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted to assess pediatric nephrology healthcare systems in 48 European countries.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on self-reported data from national representatives.
Limitations
The study relied on qualitative data and expert opinions, which may not fully represent the actual healthcare situations.
Participant Demographics
Participants included pediatric nephrologists from 48 European countries.
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