Improved Screening and Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease in the Older Adult With Diabetes

The aim of the study was to improve the frequency of diagnosing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in seniors with diabetes. Less than 10% of those with stages 2 or 3 CKD and less than 50% with stage 4 CKD know they have renal impairment. A pre-post study design was implemented in 2 primary care facilities. The study sample was 222 older adults aged > 55 years with diabetes. A medical record audit verified the number of patients diagnosed with CKD doubled from 16 preintervention to 32 postintervention (P = .014). The intervention delivered current compliance practice data, practice guidelines, and incorporated teamwork strategies.