Resilience and challenges of peritoneal dialysis survivors in the aftermath of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake

Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains understudied in disaster nephrology. This retrospective multicenter study explores the experiences of PD survivors following the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş Earthquake. Methods Adult PD patients from 11 affected cities were analyzed to assess challen...

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Published in:	Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 648 - 656
Main Authors:	Sahutoglu, Tuncay, Danis, Ramazan, Pembegul, Irem, Ozturk, Ilyas, Huzmeli, Can, Tugcu, Murat, Oguz, Ebru Gok, Bora, Feyza, Islam, Mahmud, Ayar, Yavuz, Yilmaz, Zulfikar, Tanburoglu, Derya Basak, Genc, Fatih, Bindal, Mehmet Emin, Tuglular, Serhan, Kazancioglu, Rumeyza
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Kyoto, Japan John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 01-08-2024
Subjects:	disaster disaster nephrology earthquake peritoneal dialysis peritonitis earthquake peritoneal dialysis disaster nephrology peritonitis disaster
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Summary:	Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) remains understudied in disaster nephrology. This retrospective multicenter study explores the experiences of PD survivors following the February 6, 2023, Kahramanmaraş Earthquake. Methods Adult PD patients from 11 affected cities were analyzed to assess challenges faced during and postearthquake, alongside clinical outcomes. Results Among 101 participants (median age: 45 years, median PD duration: 24 months), 57 were female, with 79 on continuous ambulatory PD. Challenges included power outages and water shortages, with primary shelter in kin's houses (33%) and homes (28%). Twelve patients experienced PD program delays, and three lacked assistance postdisaster. Sixteen patients changed PD modalities, with seven experiencing postearthquake peritonitis. Clinical parameters remained stable, except for a slight decrease in hemoglobin levels. Conclusion Despite challenges, PD survivors exhibited resilience, highlighting the importance of addressing peritonitis and unusual pathogens in disaster preparedness initiatives.
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ISSN:	1744-9979 1744-9987 1744-9987
DOI:	10.1111/1744-9987.14130