Journal article
Global trends in chronic kidney disease-related mortality: a systematic review protocol
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: In recent decades, all-cause mortality has increased among individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD), influenced by factors such as aetiology, standards of care and access to kidney replacement therapies (dialysis and transplantation). The recent COVID-19 pandemic also affected mortality over the past few years. Here, we outline the protocol for a systematic review to investigate global temporal trends in all-cause mortality …
Authors
Tungsanga S; Ghimire A; Hariramani VK; Abdulrahman A; Khan AS; Ye F; Kung JY; Klarenbach S; Thompson S; Collister D
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 14, No. 4,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
April 2024
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078485
ISSN
2044-6055