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April 20, 2026Brazilian Journal of Nephrology2 citationsOpen Access

Patients with chronic kidney disease stage 3b: do general practitioners and nephrologists follow KDIGO guidelines?

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JMJuliana Gazzi MacedoAAAlessandra Maciel AlmeidaHSHelady Sanders‐Pinheiro

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  • To evaluate the adherence of general practitioners and nephrologists to KDIGO guidelines for CKD stage 3b patients.
  • Analyzed adherence to KDIGO testing recommendations among healthcare providers
  • Assessed communication practices between primary care and nephrology services
  • Identified gaps in guideline implementation within the healthcare system
  • Patients with CKD stage 3b showed low adherence to KDIGO guidelines
  • Enhanced communication between general practitioners and nephrologists was necessary
  • Implementation of guidelines varied significantly between different healthcare settings

Abstract

Although patients with CKD stage 3b were regularly followed, low adherence to KDIGO testing recommendations raises concerns about the adequacy of care. Strengthening communication and guideline implementation between primary care and nephrology services is crucial to improve CKD management within the SUS.

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Macedo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e5c2d003c2939914028d16https://doi.org/10.1590/2175-8239-jbn-2025-0229en
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