Optimal follow-up intervals for different stages of chronic kidney disease: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health challenge; however, evidence-based, optimal follow-up intervals for patients with CKD have not been identified. This study aimed to identify appropriate follow-up intervals for different stages of CKD.

Methods

We studied 2682 patients with CKD. The number of patients experiencing a 50% increase in creatinine and those reaching end-stage renal failure were examined on the basis of their CKD stage. The renal function testing interval was defined as the estimated time for 0.1% of the patients with CKD to have a composite renal outcome, after adjusting for clinical risk factors. Transitions from CKD stage-based subgroups were analyzed using parametric cumulative incidence models. Other sensitivity analyses involved estim

SUBMITTER: Hirano K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6469834 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature