Predicting outcomes in chronic kidney disease: needs and preferences of patients and nephrologists.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Guidelines on chronic kidney disease (CKD) recommend that nephrologists use clinical prediction models (CPMs). However, the actual use of CPMs seems limited in clinical practice. We conducted a national survey study to evaluate: 1) to what extent CPMs are used in Dutch CKD practice, 2) patients' and nephrologists' needs and preferences regarding predictions in CKD, and 3) determinants that may affect the adoption of CPMs in clinical practice.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured interviews with CKD patients to inform the development of two online surveys; one for CKD patients and one for nephrologists. Survey participants were recruited through the Dutch Kidney Patient Association and the Dutch Federation of Nephrology.

Results

A total of 126 patients and

SUBMITTER: van der Horst DEM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10035227 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature