Community-based CKD screening using point-of-care creatinine testing was feasible and effective for early detection, with CKD-EPI 2009 remaining optimal for European populations.
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Is community-based CKD screening using point-of-care creatinine testing feasible and effective for early detection?
Community-based CKD screening using point-of-care testing is feasible, but requires objective anthropometric measurements rather than self-assessment for accurate risk stratification.
Community-based CKD screening using a collaborative academic model is feasible and effective for combined early detection and health education initiatives. The substantial variation in detection rates between eGFR formulas necessitates careful equation selection, with CKD-EPI 2009 remaining optimal for European populations. Self-assessment proves unreliable for identifying obesity as a CKD risk factor, requiring objective measurements. Point-of-care creatinine testing demonstrates high usability for community settings. Future initiatives should prioritize demographic diversification, standardized anthropometric measurements, and multi-modal educational approaches to optimize early CKD detection and prevention efforts.
Ruszkowski et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Chronic Kidney Disease. Community-based CKD screening was evaluated. Community-based CKD screening using point-of-care creatinine testing was feasible and effective for early detection, with CKD-EPI 2009 remaining optimal for European populations.