An exploration of under-registration of chronic kidney disease stages 3–5 in Belgian general practices using logistic regression

Background Early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) can prevent further deterioration and complications. Previous studies suggested that the diagnosis is often made when advanced renal failure occurs. The aims of this study were to describe the prevalence of unregistered CKD stages 3–5 in a Belgian General Practitioner population, to determine risk factors for under-registration and to investigate the diagnostic delay. Methods The analyses were carried out in the INTEGO database, a Flanders general practice-based morbidity registration network. The study used INTEGO data f... Mehr ...