| CI | confidence interval |
| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| DDKT | deceased donor kidney transplantation |
| DGF | delayed graft function |
| DSA | donor specific antibody |
| ESA | erythropoiesis-stimulating agent |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| HLA | human leukocyte antigen |
| HR | hazard ratio |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| KT | kidney transplantation |
| NHI | National Healthcare Insurance |
| NHIS | National Healthcare Insurance Service |
| OR | odds ratio |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| sHR | subdistribution hazard ratio |