Impact of social and clinical factors on the diagnostic delay of chronic kidney disease: an evaluation study.

Mousa Ghelichi-GhojoghFararouei MohammadMozhgan SeifBahram ShahryariMaryam Pakfetrat

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2021)

The delay is in part due to the neglect and misinterpretation of symptoms by both patients and physicians. It is necessary to improve the awareness of CKD among general public and medical professionals.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
mental health
primary care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
emergency department
patient reported
drug induced