Table 2.
Resident perception (in percentage) of indications for nephrology referral in CKD management
| Indications for referral | PGY 1 (n = 166) | PGY 2 (n = 187) | PGY 3 (n = 126) | P | Total (N = 479) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Significant proteinuria (> 1 g/g) | 45.2 | 42.2 | 47.6 | 0.637 | 44.7 |
| Fast progression of CKD (from eGFR 70 to 50 in 1 yr) | 75.3 | 80.2 | 81.7 | 0.352 | 78.9 |
| Uncontrolled BP despite use of four antihypertensives | 65.7 | 61.5 | 67.5 | 0.519 | 64.5 |
| Hyperkalemia due to medications | 24.1 | 28.9 | 24.6 | 0.540 | 26.1 |
| eGFR < 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 | 86.1 | 88.2 | 96.0 | 0.018 | 89.6 |
| Anemia of CKD | 28.9 | 23.0 | 34.1 | 0.094 | 28.0 |
| Bone and mineral disorder of CKD | 45.8 | 39.0 | 52.4 | 0.064 | 44.9 |
PGY, postgraduate year; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate.