Transplant professionals' perceptions of long-term care residents' candidacy for kidney transplantation

Context:Given the aging end-stage renal disease (ESRD) population, kidney transplant (KTx) centers may experience an increase in referrals of patients living in long-term care (LTC) settings (eg, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, group homes, and boarding homes).Objective:To identify best practices among KTx professionals when considering individuals in LTC settings for transplantation.Design and Setting:A cross-sectional survey administered online to US transplant professionals via e-mail LISTSERVs and other professional networks.Participants:One hundred twenty-six KTx professionals working in the United States.Main Outcome Measures:The survey was composed of demographic questions and 6 hypothetical scenarios. These scenarios asked participants to assess transplant candidacy of patients with ESRD living in LTC settings based on the information provided in the scenario. Each scenario presented a different variable that necessitated LTC placement, including lack of social support, mod...