The management of chronic kidney disease in primary care in Denmark: patient characteristics, treatment, follow-up, progression and referral.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is mainly managed in primary care, but detailed information on these patients is limited. This study describes CKD patients and the disease management and referrals by general practitioners (GPs) in Denmark in order to identify opportunities for improved care.

Methods

Patients with CKD, defined by at least two abnormal estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) or urinary albumin/creatinine ratio (UACR) measurements ≥90 days apart during 2019-2020, were followed until May 2023 utilizing electronic health records.

Results

Among 1316 patients with one abnormal eGFR or UACR test, 993 (75%) had a second abnormal test within a median of 10.8 months, which confirmed CKD. Most patients (62%) were G-stage 3a, 89% had cardiovascular dis

SUBMITTER: Birn H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11788563 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature