Chronic renal impairment (grade III or higher) Urological and Genital Diseases Renal impairment
Conditions
Interventions
Each participating practice attended one of four consecutive introductory meetings and was randomised to the intervention or control group. The practices are told to recruit ten suitable patients duri
Sponsors
German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium Für Bildung und Forschung [BMBF]) (Germany)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient level: 1. Patients with established chronic renal impaiment grade III or higher (creatinine clearance below 50 ml/min) 2. Patients at risk of developing chronic renal impairment (70 years or older with hypertension = risk group) Practice level: 1. Use of computer during consultation 2. Use of computer for prescribing medications
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patient level: 1. Terminally ill patients 2. Patients with dialysis treatment Practice level: Routine use of an electronic support system for dose adaption in patients with chronic renal impairment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of medications which have not been correctly adjusted to patient's renal function, measured at baseline (T0) and again after six months (T1). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Number of patients in risk group with recently measured creatinine, measured at baseline (T0) and again after six months (T1) 2. Assessment of feasibility and usefulness of the tested electronic support system by participating General Practices (GP's), measured at baseline (T0) and again after six months (T1) | — |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed