"Chronic Kidney Disease in the Time of COVID-19: Observing Patient Outcomes in Mumbai" investigates the compounded impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Mumbai, one of India’s largest metropolitan areas. This observational study examines the outcomes of CKD patients during the pandemic, focusing on changes in their health status, access to healthcare services, and the unique challenges faced during lockdowns and restricted mobility. The study analyzes data collected from healthcare facilities, including patient records, hospital admissions, and clinical outcomes, to understand the effects of delayed treatment, disruption of dialysis schedules, and the increased risk of COVID-19-related complications in CKD patients. The research also highlights how socioeconomic factors, such as income loss and lack of resources, exacerbated the health struggles of these vulnerable individuals. By documenting these experiences, the study aims to raise awareness of the heightened risks faced by CKD patients during the pandemic and underscores the need for improved healthcare responses to safeguard this high-risk group in future health crises.

Chronic kidney disease, patient outcomes, observational study

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