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World J Nephrol. Jun 25, 2026; 15(2): 117719
Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117719
Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117719
Table 8 Key barriers to clinical implementation of artificial intelligence in chronic kidney disease and proposed mitigation strategies
| Barrier category | Failure mechanism | Quantitative evidence | Mitigation |
| Technical | Overfitting, drift, miscalibration | AUROC drop 0.05-0.15 on external validation | Multisite validation, recalibration |
| Organizational | Poor EHR/workflow integration | 40%-60% of deployment cost/time | FHIR-based integration, co-design |
| Regulatory | Extended approval timelines | Months-years added to development | Early regulatory planning |
| LMIC context | Infrastructure and data gaps | Limited cost-effectiveness evidence | Local retraining, staged rollout |
- Citation: Eskandar K. Artificial intelligence in chronic kidney disease: Early detection, risk prediction, and personalized treatment strategies. World J Nephrol 2026; 15(2): 117719
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v15/i2/117719.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.117719