Change in appropriate referrals to nephrologists after the introduction of automatic reporting of the estimated glomerular filtration rate

Abstract

The total number of referrals increased after automatic reporting of the eGFR began, especially among women and elderly people. The number of appropriate referrals also increased, but the proportion of appropriate referrals did not change significantly. Future research should be directed to understanding the reasons for inappropriate referral and to develop novel interventions for improving the referral process.