Impact of Proteinuria and Kidney Function Decline on Health Care Costs and Resource Utilization in Adults With IgA Nephropathy in the United States: A Retrospective Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale & objective

Among patients with IgA nephropathy (IgAN), proteinuria and decline in kidney function may be associated with increased economic burden. This study aimed to provide current information on the epidemiology and economic burden of IgAN in the United States.

Study design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting & study population

Overall, 9,984 patients in the Optum's Market Clarity database identified by the presence of at least 2 natural language processing-derived IgAN signs and disease and symptoms terms; 813 with linked claims data included in a health care resource utilization/cost subcohort.

Predictor

High-risk proteinuria (≥1 g/d), chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage.

Outcomes

Standardized prevalence, health care resource utilization,

SUBMITTER: Lerma EV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10457441 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature