The ISN-KDIGO Webinar: Improving CKD Quality of Care took place on May 6, 2024. The webinar was moderated by Gregorio Tomás Obrador Vera (Mexico), with speakers Roberto Pecoits-Filho (United States). and Holly Kramer (United States). Watch the recording: 

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 850 million people globally, and the need to prevent its development and progression is urgent. During the past decade, new perspectives have arisen related to the quality and precision of care for CKD, owing to the development of new tools and interventions for CKD diagnosis and management. New biomarkers, imaging methods, artificial intelligence techniques, and approaches to organizing and delivering healthcare may help clinicians recognize CKD, determine its etiology, assess the dominant mechanisms at given time points, and identify patients at high risk for progression or related events. As opportunities to apply the concepts of precision medicine for CKD identification and management continue to be developed, an ongoing discussion of the potential implications for care delivery is required.

The 2022 KDIGO Controversies Conference on Improving CKD Quality of Care: Trends and Perspectives examined and discussed best practices for improving the precision of CKD diagnosis and prognosis, managing the complications of CKD, enhancing the safety of care, and maximizing patient quality of life. Existing tools and interventions currently available for the diagnosis and treatment of CKD were identified, with a discussion of current barriers to their implementation and strategies for improving the quality of care delivered for CKD. Key knowledge gaps and areas for research were also identified. Learning objectives: – Discuss perspectives on optimal practices for the diagnosis of CKD – Outline emerging methods for determining CKD diagnosis and prognosis – Delineate the barriers to implementation and strategies for improving the quality of care for CKD globally Learn more about the conference and download the report: https://kdigo.org/conferences/ckd-quality-of-care/