Quality of care and practice patterns in anaemia management at specialist kidney clinics in Ireland: a national study.

ABSTRACT: Background:Although anaemia is a common complication of advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), knowledge of quality of care and management practices in specialist clinics varies. We examined anaemia practices at specialist nephrology clinics within the Irish health system and evaluated the opinions of practicing nephrologists. Methods:A multicentre cross-sectional study was conducted at specialist nephrology clinics across six geographic regions in Ireland. Clinical characteristics and treatment practices were evaluated in a sample of 530 patients with CKD. An accompanying national survey questionnaire captured opinions and treatment strategies of nephrologists on anaemia management. Results:The prevalence of anaemia [defined as haemoglobin (Hb)?<12.0?g/dL] was 37.8%, which increased significantly with advancing CKD (from 21% to 63%; P?

SUBMITTER: Stack AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5798029 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature