Assessing the quality of CKD care using process quality indicators: A scoping review.

<h4>Introduction</h4>Assessing the quality of chronic kidney disease (CKD) management is crucial for optimal care and identifying care gaps. It is largely unknown which quality indicators have been widely used and the potential variations in the quality of CKD care. We sought to summariz...

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Main Authors: Na Zhou, Chengchuan Chen, Yubei Liu, Zhaolan Yu, Aminu K Bello, Yanhua Chen, Ping Liu
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309973
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author Na Zhou
Chengchuan Chen
Yubei Liu
Zhaolan Yu
Aminu K Bello
Yanhua Chen
Ping Liu
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Yubei Liu
Zhaolan Yu
Aminu K Bello
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Ping Liu
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description <h4>Introduction</h4>Assessing the quality of chronic kidney disease (CKD) management is crucial for optimal care and identifying care gaps. It is largely unknown which quality indicators have been widely used and the potential variations in the quality of CKD care. We sought to summarize process quality indicators for CKD and assess the quality of CKD care.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched databases including Medline (Ovid), PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Scopus from inception to June 20, 2024. Two reviewers screened the identified records, extracted relevant data, and classified categories and themes of quality indicators.<h4>Results</h4>We included 24 studies, extracted 30 quality indicators, and classified them into three categories with nine themes. The three categories included laboratory measures and monitoring of CKD progression and/or complications (monitoring of kidney markers, CKD mineral and bone disorder, anemia and malnutrition, electrolytes, and volume), use of guideline-recommended therapeutic agents (use of medications), and attainment of therapeutic targets (blood pressure, glycemia, and lipids). Among the frequently reported quality indicators (in five or more studies), the following have a median proportion of study participants achieving that quality indicator exceeding 50%: monitoring of kidney markers (Scr/eGFR), use of medications (ACEIs/ARBs, avoiding non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)), management of blood pressure (with a target of ≤140/90, or without specific targets), and monitoring for glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)). The presence of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or proteinuria was associated with higher achievement in indicators of monitoring of kidney markers, use of recommended medications, and management of blood pressure and glycemia.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The quality of CKD management varies with quality indicators. A more consistent and complete reporting of key quality indicators is needed for future studies assessing CKD care quality.
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spelling doaj-art-ce65dc5fb5f24b57b0b885f7047b21042025-02-05T05:32:18ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032024-01-011912e030997310.1371/journal.pone.0309973Assessing the quality of CKD care using process quality indicators: A scoping review.Na ZhouChengchuan ChenYubei LiuZhaolan YuAminu K BelloYanhua ChenPing Liu<h4>Introduction</h4>Assessing the quality of chronic kidney disease (CKD) management is crucial for optimal care and identifying care gaps. It is largely unknown which quality indicators have been widely used and the potential variations in the quality of CKD care. We sought to summarize process quality indicators for CKD and assess the quality of CKD care.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched databases including Medline (Ovid), PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Scopus from inception to June 20, 2024. Two reviewers screened the identified records, extracted relevant data, and classified categories and themes of quality indicators.<h4>Results</h4>We included 24 studies, extracted 30 quality indicators, and classified them into three categories with nine themes. The three categories included laboratory measures and monitoring of CKD progression and/or complications (monitoring of kidney markers, CKD mineral and bone disorder, anemia and malnutrition, electrolytes, and volume), use of guideline-recommended therapeutic agents (use of medications), and attainment of therapeutic targets (blood pressure, glycemia, and lipids). Among the frequently reported quality indicators (in five or more studies), the following have a median proportion of study participants achieving that quality indicator exceeding 50%: monitoring of kidney markers (Scr/eGFR), use of medications (ACEIs/ARBs, avoiding non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)), management of blood pressure (with a target of ≤140/90, or without specific targets), and monitoring for glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)). The presence of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or proteinuria was associated with higher achievement in indicators of monitoring of kidney markers, use of recommended medications, and management of blood pressure and glycemia.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The quality of CKD management varies with quality indicators. A more consistent and complete reporting of key quality indicators is needed for future studies assessing CKD care quality.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309973
spellingShingle Na Zhou
Chengchuan Chen
Yubei Liu
Zhaolan Yu
Aminu K Bello
Yanhua Chen
Ping Liu
Assessing the quality of CKD care using process quality indicators: A scoping review.
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title Assessing the quality of CKD care using process quality indicators: A scoping review.
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