Predicting 5-Year Risk of RRT in Stage 3 or 4 CKD: Development and External Validation

Abstract

We developed a pragmatic prediction model and risk score for predicting the 5-year RRT risk in stage 3 and 4 CKD. This model uses variables that are typically available in routine primary care settings, and can be used to help guide important decisions such as timing of referral to nephrology and fistula placement.