World renowned for improving the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, these guidelines have changed the practices of healthcare professionals and improved thousands of lives.
NKF KDOQI clinical practice guidelines
One day, no one’s life will be lost to kidney disease.
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- Equip patients and families with knowledge, resources, and access to high-quality care.
- Advocate for policies that address disparities and prioritize kidney health for all.
- Fund research and technology to advance early detection, improve treatment, and expand transplant access.
Quality Measure Work
Quality measures, when adopted by payers and health systems, are another powerful tool to promote evidence-based care. In 2022, KDOQI began a new Quality Measurement initiative.
Guideline Development Process
KDOQI strives to make clinical practice guideline development as transparent and efficient as possible. It generally takes 18-24 months from development of a scope of work to submission of the manuscript to AJKD.
American Journal of Kidney Disease
All KDOQI Guidelines and Commentaries are published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), NKF's premier journal.
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