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Italian Society of Nephrology’s 2018 census of renal and dialysis units: their structure and organization

Giuseppe Quintaliani1, Anteo Di Napoli2, Paolo Reboldi3

  • 1Direttivo SIN, Perugia, Italia.

Giornale Italiano Di Nefrologia : Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana Di Nefrologia
|August 5, 2020
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This Italian Society of Nephrology census analyzed 2018 data from renal and dialysis units, revealing resource allocation and workload. Findings provide a benchmark for chronic kidney disease management across Italy.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents a significant public health challenge.
  • The Italian Society of Nephrology (SIN) initiated a national census of renal and dialysis units.
  • The census focused on the year 2018 to assess resources and activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the structural and human resources within Italian renal and dialysis units.
  • To evaluate organizational aspects, activities, and workload in 2018.
  • To establish a baseline for benchmarking and comparison of CKD care.

Main Methods:

  • An online questionnaire with 60 questions was distributed.
  • The survey targeted heads of all identified Italian renal or dialysis units.
  • Data collected included structural, human resources, organizational, and epidemiological information for 2018.

Main Results:

  • 567 renal units were identified in the census.
  • Public renal unit density was 3.3 per million population (pmp).
  • Nephrology bed availability was approximately 37.6 pmp, with 8,130 nurses in hemodialysis wards.

Conclusions:

  • The collected data offer a comprehensive snapshot of renal disease clinical management in Italy.
  • These findings can be utilized for benchmarking and regional comparisons.
  • The census provides valuable insights for improving healthcare resource allocation in nephrology.

Keywords:
censusnephrology unitorganizationworkforceworkload

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