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    • A significant global challenge in kidney patient care is the insufficient number of healthcare professionals.
    • Developed countries, such as the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, train advanced practitioners to address nephrologist shortages.
    • In resource-limited areas, nurses have basic training, and advanced practitioners are scarce, exacerbating care gaps.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical issue of healthcare professional shortages in kidney patient care.
    • To examine the disparities in workforce availability between developed and developing regions.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is a review of the current state of healthcare professional availability for kidney patient care.
    • Analysis of workforce training and deployment strategies in different global contexts.

    Main Results:

    • A universal shortage of nephrologists and trained advanced practitioners exists.
    • The gap is more pronounced in developing countries with limited physician availability.
    • Kidney disease disproportionately affects populations due to inadequate care capacity.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing the global shortage of skilled healthcare professionals is crucial for effective kidney disease management.
    • Innovative training and deployment models are needed to bridge the care gap, especially in underserved regions.
    • The impact of kidney disease on global health necessitates urgent attention to workforce development.