Data Collection
Institutional review board approval was obtained
from both the clinical setting and university institutional review boards. Preguideline implementation
rates for completion of specific care aspects
associated with the renal recommendations (e.g.,
baseline UA, calculation of eGFR) were assessed
on a convenience sample of 300 patients (150 at
each clinic). These same care aspects were measured
3 months postimplementation of guidelines. Three
months represented one typical appointment cycle
for stable HIV-infected patients. The proportion of
completion of the recommended care aspects was
compared from pre- to postguideline implementation.
Rates of completion were assessed by review of the
electronic health record.