Resilience and challenges of peritoneal dialysis survivors in the aftermath of the 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquake.
Ther Apher Dial
; 28(4): 648-656, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-38647140
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains understudied in disaster nephrology. This retrospective multicenter study explores the experiences of PD survivors following the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaras Earthquake.METHODS:
Adult PD patients from 11 affected cities were analyzed to assess challenges faced during and postearthquake, alongside clinical outcomes.RESULTS:
Among 101 participants (median age 45 years, median PD duration 24 months), 57 were female, with 79 on continuous ambulatory PD. Challenges included power outages and water shortages, with primary shelter in kin's houses (33%) and homes (28%). Twelve patients experienced PD program delays, and three lacked assistance postdisaster. Sixteen patients changed PD modalities, with seven experiencing postearthquake peritonitis. Clinical parameters remained stable, except for a slight decrease in hemoglobin levels.CONCLUSION:
Despite challenges, PD survivors exhibited resilience, highlighting the importance of addressing peritonitis and unusual pathogens in disaster preparedness initiatives.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Peritoneal Dialysis
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Survivors
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Earthquakes
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Ther Apher Dial
Journal subject:
HEMATOLOGIA
Year:
2024
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Article
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