Implementation of the Kidney Failure Risk Equation in a United States Nephrology Clinic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The kidney failure risk equation (KFRE) estimates a person's risk of kidney failure and has great potential utility in clinical care.

Methods

We used mixed methods to explore implementation of the KFRE in nephrology clinics.

Results

KFRE scores were integrated into the electronic health record at Johns Hopkins Medicine and were displayed to nephrology providers. Documentation of KFRE scores increased over time, reaching 25% of eligible outpatient nephrology clinic notes at month 11. Three providers documented KFRE scores in >75% of notes, whereas 25 documented scores in <10% of notes. Surveys and focus groups of nephrology providers were conducted to probe provider views on the KFRE. Survey respondents (n = 25) reported variability in use of KFRE f

SUBMITTER: Patel DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10719573 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature