The need for improved uptake of the KDIGO glomerulonephritis guidelines into clinical practice in Canada: a survey of nephrologists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The lack of glomerulonephritis (GN) guidelines has historically contributed to substantial variability in the treatment of GN. We hypothesize that there are barriers to GN guideline implementation leading to incomplete translation of the 2012 KDIGO GN guidelines into patient care, and that current practice patterns deviate from guideline recommendations.

Methods

Adult nephrologists in Canada (N = 390) were surveyed using a web-based tool. The survey of 40 questions captured physician demographics, self-reported GN case load, treatment approaches and barriers to guideline implementation.

Results

The response rate was 44%. Physicians report seeing six (IQR 4,10) new cases of idiopathic GN every 6 months. The majority treat ANCA GN according to guidelines, but

SUBMITTER: Barbour S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4389141 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature