Table 3.
Estimated referral rates according to different guidelines, the KFRE only and the corresponding costs, N = 1927
| Guideline (year) | Participants eligible for referral n, (%) | Participants eligible for referral by age category, n (%) | estimated referral costs (€)C according to referral criteria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 60 yearsa | ≥ 60 yearsb | |||
| DGfN/DGIM (2015) | 159/1927 (8.3) | 4 (0.4) | 155 (16.5) | 4,384.48 |
| KDIGO (2012) | 148/1927 (7.7) | 4 (0.4) | 144 (15.3) | 4, 080.88 |
| NICE (2014) | 103/1927 (5.4) | 3 (0.3) | 100 (10.6) | 2,839.86 |
| DEGAM (2019) | 95/1927 (4.9) | 4 (0.4) | 91 (9.7) | 2,618.08 |
| KFRE (only) | 15/1927 (0.8) | 3 (0.3) | 12 (1.3) | 411.06 |
| NICE 2021 (incl. KFRE) | 104/1927 (5.4) | 4 (0.4) | 100 (10.6) | 2,866.48 |
DGfN/DGIM German Society of Nephrology/German Society of Internal Medicine, KDIGO Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes, NICE National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, DEGAM German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians
a proportions based on n = 987 participants aged < 60 years, b proportions based on n = 940 participants aged ≥ 60 years. c Estimates based on a single specialist nephrologist consultation per person, excluding laboratory tests and ultrasound and biopsy, €26.62/consultation for patients < 60 years, €27.60/consultation for patients ≥ 60 years