Abstract: SA-PO484
Assessing Global and Regional Interest in Home Dialysis Modalities, 2004-2024
Session Information
- Home Dialysis - 2
October 26, 2024 | Location: Exhibit Hall, Convention Center
Abstract Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Category: Dialysis
- 802 Dialysis: Home Dialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
Authors
- Davis, Paul W., Mayo Clinic Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Thongprayoon, Charat, Mayo Clinic Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Miao, Jing, Mayo Clinic Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Suppadungsuk, Supawadee, Mayo Clinic Minnesota, Rochester, United States
- Craici, Iasmina, Mayo Clinic Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
- Cheungpasitporn, Wisit, Mayo Clinic Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Background
Home dialysis, including peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis, represents crucial renal replacement therapy options for patients with end-stage kidney disease. With the internet becoming a primary source for healthcare information, this study aimed to analyze global and regional interests in home dialysis using Google Trends™ data from January 2004 to March 2024.
Methods
A comprehensive analysis was conducted using Google Trends™ with the search terms "Peritoneal Dialysis" and "Home Hemodialysis." The study extracted worldwide trends and detailed regional interests within the United States. Interest levels were quantitatively assessed based on Google Trends™ indices, providing insights into temporal patterns and geographical distributions of public interest.
Results
The study found fluctuating global interest in PD, with a peak in March 2022 and the lowest interest in December 2008. The most recent data from March 2024 showed a significant interest level of 94, indicating a recent upward trend. Notably, Mexico exhibited the highest relative interest in PD. Within the United States, Tennessee demonstrated the highest interest. For Home Hemodialysis, peak interest was recorded in July 2004, with the most recent data from March 2024 showing a modest increase in interest. The United States led in relative interest for Home Hemodialysis, followed by Australia, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. Mississippi was the state with the highest interest within the United States.
Conclusion
This study offers crucial insights into the global and regional landscape of interest in home dialysis modalities, highlighting the significance of leveraging online platforms to increase public awareness, education, and engagement in peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis. By understanding the temporal and geographical patterns of interest, healthcare providers, policymakers, and patient advocacy groups can develop targeted strategies to promote the benefits of home dialysis, address knowledge gaps, and improve access to these life-sustaining treatments.