Distribution, preparedness and management of Ukrainian adult refugees on dialysis—an international survey by the Renal Disaster Relief Task Force of the European Renal Association

Abstract

We received information about approximately 6% of Ukrainian dialysis patients, who had fled their country by the end of August 2022. A substantial proportion were temporarily underdialyzed, carried incomplete medical information and needed hospitalization. The results of our survey may help to inform policies and targeted interventions to respond to the special needs of this vulnerable population during wars and other disasters in the future.