The impact of COVID-19 on kidney transplant activities in Brazil: a descriptive study
São Paulo med. j
; 141(1): 60-66, Jan.-Feb. 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND:
The coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has reached services, systems, and world society. Despite its certified efficiency, the Brazilian National Transplant System is not exempt from the side effects of COVID-19.OBJECTIVE:
To compare kidney transplantation activity registered in Brazil between the pandemic (2020) and pre-pandemic (2019) periods. DESIGN ANDSETTING:
A descriptive study was conducted in March 2021. The annual reports of the Brazilian Transplantation Registry for 2019 and 2020 were included in this study.METHODS:
We conducted a descriptive study of kidney transplant activity in Brazil in 2019 and 2020.RESULTS:
A 23.9% decrease in kidney transplants per million population was observed during the pandemic period (22.9 in 2020 versus 30.1 in 2019). Kidney transplants with a living donor (-58.8%) and in the North Region (-79.5%) experienced the greatest declines. The pandemic waiting list increased by 6.8%, and deaths during the waiting period increased by 36.8%. The number of patients on the waiting list and transplant teams decreased by 31.3% and 9.5%, respectively.CONCLUSION:
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically affected Brazil and had a significant negative impact on KT activities in the country.
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LILACS
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
São Paulo med. j
Journal subject:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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MEDICINA
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Year:
2023
Type:
Article