Validation of CKD and related conditions in existing data sets: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accurate classification of individuals with kidney disease is vital to research and public health efforts aimed at improving health outcomes. Our objective is to identify and synthesize published literature evaluating the accuracy of existing data sources related to kidney disease.

Study design

A systematic review of studies seeking to validate the accuracy of the underlying data relevant to kidney disease.

Setting & population

US-based and international studies covering a wide range of both outpatient and inpatient study populations.

Selection criteria for studies

Any English-language study investigating the prevalence or cause of kidney disease, existence of comorbid conditions, or cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). All d

SUBMITTER: Grams ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2978782 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature