Program for the prevention of chronic kidney disease based on integrated service networks in Colombia

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) prevention programs allow to control morbidity and/or delay renal replacement therapy. The design of a CKD prevention program is described, including highlights on how the primary and secondary levels of care interact with each other through the characterization of the p...

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Published in:Revista de salud pública (Bogotá, Colombia) Colombia), 2017-03, Vol.19 (2), p.171-176
Main Authors: Rico-Landazábal, Arturo, Perea, Delia, Garizabalo, Olger, Sanabria, Mauricio, Vesga, Jasmin, Ronderos, Izcay, Muñoz, Fabian, Laganis, Stefano, López, Patricia
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Language:Spanish
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Summary:Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) prevention programs allow to control morbidity and/or delay renal replacement therapy. The design of a CKD prevention program is described, including highlights on how the primary and secondary levels of care interact with each other through the characterization of the population admitted for secondary prevention. The description of the program was based on a literature review. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the patients participating in the program. The design and implementation of the prevention program was based on the integration of service networks and care levels. The main activities for the program were detailed according to the care level in which they performed. 3 487 patients in total were admitted for control at the second care level due to an estimated glomerular filtration rate of
ISSN:0124-0064
DOI:10.15446/rsap.v19n2.45110