SynthesisBMC nephrology2019
Inequalities and outcomes: end stage kidney disease in ethnic minorities.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 40 citations in OpenAlex.
- Burden and distribution of chronic kidney disease in sub-saharan africa: a systematic review with meta-analysis.African health sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Ethnicity and health-related quality of life in the post stroke population: a systematic review.Journal of rehabilitation medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Examining factors associated with catheter-defined unplanned dialysis initiation: a UK Renal Registry analysis.Clinical kidney journal · 2026Article
- Chronic Kidney Disease in Context: Detection and Severity Among Afro-Descendant Communities in Colombia.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2026Article
- Ethnic disparities in health-related quality of life and cognitive function after stroke in the Netherlands.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2026Article
- Advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in a Patient-Oriented Kidney Research Network: A Can-SOLVE CKD Program Report.Canadian journal of kidney health and disease · 2026Article
- Racial disparities in in-hospital outcomes and costs among U.S. patients on peritoneal dialysis: a 15-year national cohort study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Climate effect on the incidence of kidney failure patients in Australia.BMC medicine · 2025Article
- Ethnic Disparities in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Israel and Impact on Outcomes.Crohn's & colitis 360 · 2025Article
- Using Machine Learning to Identify Geographic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Dialysis Facility Outcomes Across the United States.Ochsner journal · 2025Article
- Factors Influencing Kidney Transplantation Experiences for Patients From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds: A Qualitative Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024Article
- Impact of Asian and Black Donor and Recipient Ethnicity on the Outcomes After Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation in the United Kingdom.Transplant international : official journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation · 2024Article
- Social Determinants of Health Impacting Access to Renal Dialysis for Racial/Ethnic Minorities.Cureus · 2023Review
- Partnering with patients and caregivers to enrich research and care in kidney disease: values and strategies.Clinical kidney journal · 2023Review
- Adding epitope compatibility to deceased donor kidney allocation criteria: recommendations from a pan-Canadian online public deliberation.BMC nephrology · 2023Article
- Care processes and outcomes of deprivation across the clinical course of kidney disease: findings from a high-income country with universal healthcare.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2023Article
- Equity in Transplantation Access in Nepal: An Analysis of Gender, Geographic, and Caste-Based Disparities in Transplants.Transplant international : official journal of the European Society for Organ Transplantation · 2023Observational
- Genetic Variants ofKidney international reports · 2022Article
- Time to Move on: HLA Matching Should Be Reconsidered in Modern Deceased Donor Kidney Allocation.Transplantation direct · 2022Article
- Health inequities and the inappropriate use of race in nephrology.Nature reviews. Nephrology · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe international evidence about outcomes of End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) for ethnic minorities was reviewed to identify gaps and make recommendations for researchers and policy makers.
methodsNine databases were searched systematically with 112 studies from 14 different countries included and analysed to produce a thematic map of the literature.
resultsReviews (n = 26) highlighted different mortality rates and specific causes between ethnic groups and by stage of kidney disease associated with individual, genetic, social and environmental factors. Primary studies focussing on uptake of treatment modalities (n = 19) found ethnic differences in access. Research evaluating intermediate outcomes and quality of care in different treatment phases (n = 35) e.g. dialysis adequacy, transplant evaluation and immunosuppression showed ethnic minorities were disadvantaged. This is despite a survival paradox for some ethnic minorities on dialysis seen in studies of longer term outcomes (n = 29) e.g. in survival time post-transplant and mortality. There were few studies which focussed on end of life care (n = 3) and ethnicity. Gaps identified were: limited evidence from all stages of the ESKD pathway, particularly end of life care; a lack of system oriented studies with a reliance on national routine datasets which are limited in scope; a dearth of qualitative studies; and a lack studies from many countries with limited cross country comparison and learning.
conclusionsDifferences between ethnic groups occur at various points and in a variety of outcomes throughout the kidney care system. The combination of individual factors and system related variables affect ethnic groups differently indicating a need for culturally intelligent policy informed by research to prevent disadvantage.
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