Calibration of Priority Points for Sensitization Status of Kidney Transplant Candidates in the United States

CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate that the weighting algorithm for highly sensitized candidates may overinflate the need for prioritization and lead to higher rates of transplantation. Findings suggest re-calibration of priority weights for allocation is needed to facilitate overall equity in access to transplantation for prospective kidney transplant candidates. However, priority points should also account for subgroups of candidates who are disadvantaged for access to donor offers.PMID:38509037 | DOI:10.2215/CJN.0000000000000449
Source: Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research