Assessing the quality of CKD care using process quality indicators: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Assessing the quality of chronic kidney disease (CKD) management is crucial for optimal care and identifying care gaps. It is largely unknown which quality indicators have been widely used and the potential variations in the quality of CKD care. We sought to summarize process quality indicators for CKD and assess the quality of CKD care.

Methods

We searched databases including Medline (Ovid), PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Scopus from inception to June 20, 2024. Two reviewers screened the identified records, extracted relevant data, and classified categories and themes of quality indicators.

Results

We included 24 studies, extracted 30 quality indicators, and classified them into three categories with nine themes. The three categori

SUBMITTER: Zhou N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11630614 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature