CARE

Project lead: Prof. Chenot

Project researcher: Dr. Julia Truthmann, Dr. Simone Kiel, Dr. Anne Lührmann, PD Dr. Till Ittermann

Cooperation:FoPraNet-Nord

CARE - Comprehensive Assessment of Renal Health for Everyone

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 8–10 million individuals in Germany and is primarily managed in primary care settings. The CARE project investigates how primary care for patients with chronic kidney disease who do not require renal replacement therapy can be improved.The focus is on how an individualized risk assessment for potential kidney failure contributes to treatment that is more in line with clinical guidelines. This assessment is based on kidney function values from blood and urine tests, as well as the patients’ age and gender. These data are systematically collected in participating practices. Some of the practices receive feedback on the treatment.The aim of the study is to investigate whether this approach improves the quality of care and has a positive effect on the course of the disease, particularly with regard to the progression of kidney disease.