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Home Hemodialysis in French Guiana: Transforming logistical challenges into healthcare opportunities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In French Guiana, an Amazonian territory marked by vast spaces and the isolation of many municipalities, the management of chronic kidney disease faces significant challenges. The prevalence of this condition is high, often affecting a younger population living with multiple health conditions and frequently residing far from healthcare facilities. Currently, the provision of renal replacement therapy is almost exclusively concentrated along the coast, exacerbating inequalities in access to care. In this context, home hemodialysis emerges not only as an innovative alternative but also as a necessity to ensure equity and improve individuals’ quality of life. This paper explores this modality’s needs, specific constraints, and implementation prospects in French Guiana.

Source: Bulletin de la Dialyse à Domicile

DOI: 10.25796/bdd.v8i2.87069

Author: Arriel Makembi Bunkete

Institution: Centre hospitalier universitaire de Guyane

Language: English

Topic: Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411081400

FWCI: 0.62

Cites: 3

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10