Exploring untapped aspects of Hemodialysis in Physiotherapy

Abstract

Chronic Kidney Disease is characterized as the presence of kidney damage and an estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) of less than <60 mL/min/1.73m², persisting for 3 months or more, irrespective of the cause. It is progressive and is associated with loss of kidney function, ultimately resulting in the need for Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) such as, dialysis or Kidney transplantation.¹ Approximately 850 million people worldwide are estimated to have kidney disease, most of whom live in low-income and lower-middle-income countries (LICs and LMICs), and a large proportion of these individuals lack access to kidney disease diagnosis, prevention or treatment. Approximately 700 million people are estimated to have CKD worldwide.² The world Health Organization (WHO) has classified CKS as a major global health concern and included it in the assessment of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD). It is estimated that in November 2022, the global population has reached 8 billion, and by 2050, the global population will reach 9.7 billion.³