Clinical and nutritional aspects of pediatric chronic kidney disease in the global context: a scoping review
1
1 Postgraduate Program in Nutrition and Health, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
2
2 Postgraduate Program in Public Health,, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
3
3 Departament of Family Health, Mental Health and Public Health, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
4
4 State Health Department of Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
5
5 Postgraduate Program in Social Policy, Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT:
Introtuction: Pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious public health problem and a considerable burden on health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this scoping review is to explore the body of evidence on clinical, demographic, and nutritional aspects found in recent observational studies on CKD in childhood, in a global context.
METHODS:
This study proposes a structured scoping review using the methodology developed by Arksey and O’Malley, expanded by Levac et al., and the PRISMA-ScR checklist, to map the existing literature. Relevant quantitative observational studies were searched in electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to retrieve possible additional grey literature records).
RESULTS:
Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria for this scoping review. Of the seven studies conducted in high-income countries, four were cross-sectional and three were multicenter prospective cohorts. Of the eight studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries, all were specialized single-center studies with a cross-sectional design. The baseline clinical characteristics of patients were analyzed, with 889 from low- and middle-income countries and 2564 from high-income countries.
CONCLUSIONS:
This review mapped relevant and current evidence on the baseline characteristics of pediatric patients with CKD in a global context. Inequality in access to healthcare is observed, according to the country's income level. The need for standardization in the communication of research results is evident, given the heterogeneity in the presentation of the values of some variables.
Introtuction: Pediatric chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious public health problem and a considerable burden on health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this scoping review is to explore the body of evidence on clinical, demographic, and nutritional aspects found in recent observational studies on CKD in childhood, in a global context.
METHODS:
This study proposes a structured scoping review using the methodology developed by Arksey and O’Malley, expanded by Levac et al., and the PRISMA-ScR checklist, to map the existing literature. Relevant quantitative observational studies were searched in electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to retrieve possible additional grey literature records).
RESULTS:
Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria for this scoping review. Of the seven studies conducted in high-income countries, four were cross-sectional and three were multicenter prospective cohorts. Of the eight studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries, all were specialized single-center studies with a cross-sectional design. The baseline clinical characteristics of patients were analyzed, with 889 from low- and middle-income countries and 2564 from high-income countries.
CONCLUSIONS:
This review mapped relevant and current evidence on the baseline characteristics of pediatric patients with CKD in a global context. Inequality in access to healthcare is observed, according to the country's income level. The need for standardization in the communication of research results is evident, given the heterogeneity in the presentation of the values of some variables.
| eISSN: | 2654-1459 |
We process personal data collected when visiting the website. The function of obtaining information about users and their behavior is carried out by voluntarily entered information in forms and saving cookies in end devices. Data, including cookies, are used to provide services, improve the user experience and to analyze the traffic in accordance with the Privacy policy. Data are also collected and processed by Google Analytics tool (more).
You can change cookies settings in your browser. Restricted use of cookies in the browser configuration may affect some functionalities of the website.
You can change cookies settings in your browser. Restricted use of cookies in the browser configuration may affect some functionalities of the website.
