Change in proportion of parameters pre- and post-NICE guidelines
| Change in proportion of: | Pre-NICE (% yes) | Post-NICE (% yes) | Chi squared | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 4 and 5 patients | 33.9 | 23.5 | 14.024 | <0.001 |
| eGFR <20 | 7.9 | 6.1 | 1.206 | 0.272 |
| Ultrasound pre-referral | 47.0 | 47.5 | 0.025 | 0.875 |
| Systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg | 65.6 | 57.3 | 7.483 | 0.006 |
| Diastolic blood pressure >90 mmHg | 26.3 | 19.0 | 8.100 | 0.004 |
| Cholesterol tested | 82.7 | 88.8 | 8.178 | 0.004 |
| High BMI | 34.8 | 40.8 | 4.102 | 0.043 |
| Diabetic | 27.8 | 30.7 | 1.094 | 0.296 |
| Smoker | 11.7 | 12.6 | 0.172 | 0.678 |
BMI = body mass index; eGFR = estimated glomerular filtration rate; NICE = National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.