Reintegration Into the Workforce After Kidney Transplantation Based on Urbanization Status in Switzerland

IF 5.7 2区 医学 Q1 UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
Federica Bocchi , Selina Müller , Isabelle Binet , Dela Golshayan , Fadi Haidar , Thomas Müller , Stefan Schaub , Aurelia Schnyder , Daniel Sidler , Federico Storni
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Abstract

Introduction

Most of Switzerland’s population and employment opportunities are concentrated in urban areas. Although kidney transplantation (KT) is the preferred therapy for eligible candidates, individuals in rural areas face challenges accessing specialized medical services due to longer travel distances. Limited understanding exists regarding patients' perspectives on returning to work after KT and whether this correlates with their urbanization status, potentially influencing outcomes.

Methods

Retrospective, nationwide (Swiss Transplant Cohort Study [STCS]) study, from May 2008 to 2020, including 1926 patients aged 18 to 60 years who underwent KT. We investigated the self-reported work reintegration at 1, 3, and 5 years after the KT, the recipient and allograft survival, and the allograft function at 12 months, contingent on urbanization status (urban, suburban, rural).

Results

The return rate of sufficiently filled-in questionnaires was 81% (1053 participants). Urban recipients were younger, had longer dialysis time before KT, and had less living donor KT. At baseline, the level of education, as well as the workforce defined as work capacity > 50%, were lower in urban areas (37% urban, 39% suburban, and 47% rural). Regression analysis revealed significantly higher odds ratio for employment 1 year post-KT among patients residing in rural and suburban areas (odds ratio: 1.31 [confidence interval: 1.04–1.65] and 1.52 [confidence interval: 1.16–1.98], respectively) compared to patients from urban regions. Stratified according to urbanization environment, recipient and allograft survival were comparable across groups.

Conclusion

Patient and graft outcomes were favorable, with improved work reintegration observed at the 1-year mark post-KT for recipients from rural backgrounds compared to those from suburban and urban areas.

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Kidney International Reports
Kidney International Reports Medicine-Nephrology
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7.70
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8 weeks
期刊介绍: Kidney International Reports, an official journal of the International Society of Nephrology, is a peer-reviewed, open access journal devoted to the publication of leading research and developments related to kidney disease. With the primary aim of contributing to improved care of patients with kidney disease, the journal will publish original clinical and select translational articles and educational content related to the pathogenesis, evaluation and management of acute and chronic kidney disease, end stage renal disease (including transplantation), acid-base, fluid and electrolyte disturbances and hypertension. Of particular interest are submissions related to clinical trials, epidemiology, systematic reviews (including meta-analyses) and outcomes research. The journal will also provide a platform for wider dissemination of national and regional guidelines as well as consensus meeting reports.
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