Monitoring and management of chronic kidney disease in ambulatory care - analysis of clinical and claims data from a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent in the general population, little research has been conducted on CKD management in ambulatory care. Objective was to assess management and quality of care by evaluating CKD coding in ambulatory care, patient diagnosis awareness, frequency of monitoring and whether appropriate patients are referred to nephrology.

Methods

Clinical data from the population-based cohort Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP-START) were matched with claims data of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians. Quality of care was evaluated according international and German recommendations.

Results

Data from 1778 participants (56% female, mean age 59 years) were analysed. 10% had eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73m²

SUBMITTER: Weckmann G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9644486 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature