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Implementation and evaluation of a compact CKD guideline reference guide for primary care providers

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of a compact, user-friendly reference guide on renal function guidelines for use by nurse practitioners in a primary care clinic with the goals of a) decreased incidence of prescribed nephrotoxic medications in patients with an eGFR < 60 and b) increased number of appropriate nephrology referrals. The reference guide for CKD diagnosis and treatment was created based on existing evidence-based guidelines. Clinical usefulness was evaluated by 7 providers in a private internal medicine clinic with the target population of adults, aged 18 or older with a calculated eGFR < 60. Retrospective data was collected during an 8-week implementation period.

Monica Cotton

Author Details

Monica Cotton, DNP, FNP-C

Sigma Membership

Gamma Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

chronic kidney disease, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Nephrotoxic Medications, Nephrology Referrals, CKD Guidelines

Advisor

Collins, Andrea

Second Advisor

Hess, Annette

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2022-02-11

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