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제목	The K-SALT Equation: Development and Validation of a Population-Specific Formula for Estimating 24-Hour Urinary Sodium Excretion in Korean Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
저자	Semin Cho
출판정보	2026; 2026(1):
키워드	24-hour urine sodium, spot urine sodium, salt intake, chronic kidney disease
초록	Objectives: Accurate estimation of 24-hour urinary sodium (24hUNa) excretion is essential for assessing sodium intake and guiding salt restriction in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, existing equations have shown limited validity in Korean populations. Therefore, we aimed to develop and validate the Korean Sodium Assessment Tool (K-SALT), an equation for estimating 24hUNa excretion from spot urine specifically designed for Korean patients with CKD. Methods: This study employed a hybrid cohort design across 16 teaching hospitals in Korea. Data for the development and internal validation cohorts were prospectively collected according to a standardized urine collection protocol, whereas data for the external validation cohort were retrospectively obtained from an independent patient group. Multiple regression models were constructed using demographic, anthropometric, and spot urine variables, and their performance was compared with existing equations using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), mean bias, and area under the curve (AUC) analyses. Results: A total of 1,637 patients with CKD were included in this study (1,077 for the development and internal validation, and 560 for the external validation). The K-SALT equation demonstrated superior performance compared with previously reported formulas, showing higher ICC and AUC values with smaller mean prediction error. External validation confirmed its robustness across CKD stages and subgroups. Conclusion: The K-SALT study provides the first large-scale, population-specific equation for estimating 24hUNa excretion in Korean patients with CKD. By better reflecting the demographic and clinical characteristics of this population, the K-SALT equation enables more accurate assessment of sodium intake and supports individualized dietary sodium management in CKD care.
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