Nationwide questionnaire analysis on awareness of general practitioners for the management of chronic kidney disease in Japan

Key Points

• Awareness of general practitioners regarding chronic kidney disease management is often low, leading to inadequate patient care and early detection.
• Over 50% of respondents reported limited knowledge of current guidelines on chronic kidney disease management in Japan.
• Analysis using a nationwide questionnaire highlighted significant gaps in practitioner education about chronic kidney disease and its interventions.
• The findings indicate a need for enhanced training and improved communication channels among general practitioners in managing chronic kidney disease effectively.