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Interventions to Address Health-Related Social Needs Among People with Kidney Failure: A Rapid Scoping Review
Kathryn S Taylor1, Didi Petkiewicz1, Yordanos Tesfai2
1Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, 525 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|September 27, 2025
Summary
Addressing health-related social needs in kidney failure patients is crucial. Interventions for social support show promise, but more evidence is needed to guide effective implementation for chronic kidney disease disparities.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Socioeconomic disparities significantly impact chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression and outcomes, particularly for individuals with kidney failure.
- Unmet health-related social needs (HRSN) exacerbate these disparities, yet guidance on addressing them is limited.
- This study addresses the need for evidence-based strategies to manage HRSN in kidney failure populations.
Conclusions:
- A significant gap exists in evidence-based guidance for interventions addressing HRSN in kidney failure.
- Current limited data suggest that social support interventions may be feasible and acceptable for this population.
- Further research is required to develop and rigorously evaluate interventions that effectively address HRSN and reduce disparities in kidney failure care.
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