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Wang T, Kang HC, Wu CC, Wu TL, Huang CF, Wu VC. The effect of pharmacist-led medication therapy management in the multidisciplinary care of acute kidney injury survivors. Kidney Res Clin Pract 2024; 43:548-558. [PMID: 38934027 PMCID: PMC11237329 DOI: 10.23876/j.krcp.23.306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Acute Disease Quality Initiative advocates multidisciplinary care for the survivors of acute kidney injury (AKI). The bundled care strategy recognizes the role of pharmacists. However, their specific contributions in this context remain underexplored. METHODS This retrospective study examined the efficacy of pharmacist-led post-AKI pharmaceutical care in outpatient settings at a single center. Adults with recent AKI during hospitalization, maintaining an estimated glomerular filtration rate <45 mL/min/1.73 m2 postdischarge, were enrolled in a multidisciplinary team care program from March 2022 to January 2023, with a 6-month follow-up period. Pharmacist-delivered care adhered to international multidisciplinary consensus guidelines. Efficacy was evaluated by analyzing medication-related recommendations, medication adherence, nephrotoxic drug utilization, and renoprotective medication usage before and after the intervention. RESULTS A total of 40 patients were referred to the pharmacist-managed clinic. Of these, 33 patients (mean age, 63 ± 15 years; 60.6% male) attended the clinic. Nineteen patients completed follow-up visits. The pharmacist provided 14 medication-related recommendations to relevant physicians, with 10 of these recommendations (71.4%) being accepted. There was a significant decrease in the use of modifiable nephrotoxic drugs (p = 0.03). However, no significant improvements were noted in medication adherence or the utilization of renoprotective medications. CONCLUSION Our study underscores the potential benefits of pharmacist-led post-AKI bundled care strategy in outpatient settings. We observed a significant reduction in the utilization of modifiable nephrotoxic drugs, indicating the effectiveness of pharmacist interventions in optimizing medication regimens to mitigate renal harm.
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- Ting Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- NSARF (National Taiwan University Hospital Study Group on Acute Renal Failure), Taipei, Taiwan
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Manis MM, Skelley JW, Read JB, Maxson R, O'Hagan E, Wallace JL, Siew ED, Barreto EF, Silver SA, Kane-Gill SL, Neyra JA. Role of a Pharmacist in Postdischarge Care for Patients With Kidney Disease: A Scoping Review. Ann Pharmacother 2024:10600280241240409. [PMID: 38563565 DOI: 10.1177/10600280241240409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective was to explore and describe the role of pharmacists in providing postdischarge care to patients with kidney disease. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase (Elsevier), CINAHL (Ebscohost), Web of Science Core Collection, and Scopus were searched on January 30, 2023. Publication date limits were not included. Search terms were identified based on 3 concepts: kidney disease, pharmacy services, and patient discharge. Experimental, quasi-experimental, observational, and qualitative studies, or study protocols, describing the pharmacist's role in providing postdischarge care for patients with kidney disease, excluding kidney transplant recipients, were eligible. STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION Six unique interventions were described in 10 studies meeting inclusion criteria. DATA SYNTHESIS Four interventions targeted patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) during hospitalization and 2 evaluated patients with pre-existing chronic kidney disease. Pharmacists were a multidisciplinary care team (MDCT) member in 5 interventions and were the sole provider in 1. Roles commonly identified include medication review, medication reconciliation, medication action plan formation, kidney function assessment, drug dose adjustments, and disease education. Some studies showed improvements in diagnostic coding, laboratory monitoring, medication therapy problem (MTP) resolution, and patient education; prevention of hospital readmission was inconsistent. Limitations include lack of standardized reporting of kidney disease, transitions of care processes, and differences in outcomes evaluated. RELEVANCE TO PATIENT CARE AND CLINICAL PRACTICE This review identifies potential roles of a pharmacist as part of a postdischarge MDCT for patients with varying degrees of kidney disease. CONCLUSIONS The pharmacist's role in providing postdischarge care to patients with kidney disease is inconsistent. Multidisciplinary care teams including a pharmacist provided consistent identification and resolution of MTPs, improved patient education, and increased self-awareness of diagnosis.
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- Melanie M Manis
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, USA
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Harrison College of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
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- Department of Libraries, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN, USA
- Department of Pharmacy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- Tennessee Valley Health Systems (TVHS), Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Kingston Health Sciences Center, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Neyra JA, Gewin L, Ng JH, Barreto EF, Freshly B, Willett J, Abdel-Rahman EM, McCoy I, Kwong YD, Silver SA, Cerda J, Vijayan A. Challenges in the Care of Patients with AKI Receiving Outpatient Dialysis: AKINow Recovery Workgroup Report. KIDNEY360 2024; 5:274-284. [PMID: 38055734 PMCID: PMC10914193 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0000000000000332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Up to one third of survivors of AKI that required dialysis (AKI-D) during hospitalization remain dialysis dependent at hospital discharge. Of these, 20%-60%, depending on the clinical setting, eventually recover enough kidney function to stop dialysis, and the remainder progress to ESKD. METHODS To describe the challenges facing those still receiving dialysis on discharge, the AKINow Committee conducted a group discussion comprising 59 participants, including physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, and patients. The discussion was framed by a patient who described gaps in care delivery at different transition points and miscommunication between care team members and the patient. RESULTS Group discussions collected patient perspectives of ( 1 ) being often scared and uncertain about what is happening to and around them and ( 2 ) the importance of effective and timely communication, a comfortable physical setting, and attentive and caring health care providers for a quality health care experience. Provider perspectives included ( 1 ) the recognition of the lack of evidence-based practices and quality indicators, the significant variability in current care models, and the uncertain reimbursement incentives focused on kidney recovery and ( 2 ) the urgency to address communication barriers among hospital providers and outpatient facilities. CONCLUSIONS The workgroup identified key areas for future research and policy change to ( 1 ) improve communication among hospital providers, dialysis units, and patients/care partners; ( 2 ) develop tools for risk classification, subphenotyping, and augmented clinical decision support; ( 3 ) improve education to providers, staff, and patients/care partners; ( 4 ) identify best practices to improve relevant outcomes; ( 5 ) validate quality indicators; and ( 6 ) assess the effect of social determinants of health on outcomes. We urge all stakeholders involved in the process of AKI-D care to align goals and work together to fill knowledge gaps and optimize the care to this highly vulnerable patient population.
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- Javier A. Neyra
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hempstead, New York
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- ASN: American Society of Nephrology, Washington, DC
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Division of Nephrology, Kingston Health Sciences Center, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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May HP, Herges JR, Anderson BK, Hanson GJ, Kashani KB, Kattah AG, Cole KC, McCoy RG, Meade LA, Rule AD, Schreier DJ, Tinaglia AG, Barreto EF. Posthospital Multidisciplinary Care for AKI Survivors: A Feasibility Pilot. Kidney Med 2023; 5:100734. [PMID: 37964784 PMCID: PMC10641567 DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2023.100734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Rationale & Objective Innovative models are needed to address significant gaps in kidney care follow-up for acute kidney injury (AKI) survivors. Study Design This quasi-experimental pilot study reports the feasibility of the AKI in Care Transitions (ACT) program, a multidisciplinary approach to AKI survivor care based in the primary care setting. Setting & Participants The study included consenting adults with stage 3 AKI discharged home without dialysis. Interventions The ACT intervention included predischarge education from nurses and coordinated postdischarge follow-up with a primary care provider and pharmacist within 14 days. ACT was implemented in phases (Usual Care, Education, ACT). Outcomes The primary outcome was feasibility. Secondary outcomes included process and clinical outcomes. Results In total, 46 of 110 eligible adults were enrolled. Education occurred in 18/18 and 14/15 participants in the Education and ACT groups, respectively. 30-day urine protein evaluation occurred in 15%, 28%, and 87% of the Usual Care, Education, and ACT groups, respectively (P < 0.001). Cumulative incidence of provider (primary care or nephrologist) and laboratory follow-up at 14 and 30 days was different across groups (14 days: Usual care 0%, Education 11%, ACT 73% [P < 0.01]; 30 days: 0%, 22%, and 73% [P < 0.01]). 30-day readmission rates were 23%, 44%, and 13% in the Usual Care, Education, and ACT groups, respectively (P = 0.13). Limitations Patients were not randomly assigned to treatment groups. The sample size limited the ability to detect some differences or perform multivariable analysis. Conclusions This study demonstrated the feasibility of multidisciplinary AKI survivor follow-up beginning in primary care. We observed a higher cumulative incidence of laboratory and provider follow-up in ACT participants. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04505891). Plain-Language Summary Abrupt loss of kidney function in hospitalized patients, acute kidney injury (AKI), increases the chances of long-term kidney disease and a worse health care experience for patients. One out of 3 people who experience AKI do not get the follow-up kidney care they need. We performed a pilot study to test whether a program that facilitates structured AKI follow-up in primary care called the AKI in Care Transitions (ACT) program was possible. ACT brings together the unique expertise of nurses, doctors, and pharmacists to look at the patient's kidney health plan from all angles. The study found that the ACT program was possible and led to more complete kidney care follow-up after discharge than the normal approach to care.
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- Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Anesthesia Clinical Research Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Anesthesia Clinical Research Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Community Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Thanapongsatorn P, Krisem M, Kaewnan K, Bumrungpet T, Srisawat N. Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Post-Acute Kidney Injury Clinic on Awareness and Knowledge in Acute Kidney Injury Survivors. Blood Purif 2023; 53:268-278. [PMID: 37989123 PMCID: PMC11003554 DOI: 10.1159/000535246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Acute kidney injury (AKI) awareness and knowledge among survivors is poor, leading to suboptimal self-management and follow-up care. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of a multidisciplinary post-AKI clinic on AKI awareness and knowledge among survivors. METHODS We conducted a quasi-experimental study among stage 2-3 AKI survivors who were followed in the multidisciplinary post-AKI clinic, comprising nephrologists, renal nurses, pharmacists, and dietitians. Patients were evaluated before and after entering the clinic during a 3-month follow-up period, using a three-component questionnaire including the following: (1) Do you know of your AKI diagnosis during hospitalization? (yes/no), (2) how do you rate your AKI knowledge? (ranging from 1 or "very low" to 5 or "excellent"), and (3) 25-item objective AKI knowledge survey instrument that covered general knowledge of AKI, nutrition, medication, and symptoms of renal failure. RESULTS A total of 108 AKI survivors were enrolled, with 37.0%, 41.7%, and 21.3% being stage 2 AKI, stage 3 AKI, and stage 3-dialysis AKI, respectively. Before entering the clinic, 50% of patients were unaware of their AKI during hospitalization. After receiving education from the multidisciplinary post-AKI clinic, all patients became aware they had experienced AKI. The mean perceived knowledge and objective knowledge scores were significantly increased over the 3-month period from 1.6 (0.7) to 3.9 (0.7) out of 5 and 15.4 (3.5) to 21.4 (2.0) out of 25, respectively (p < 0.001 for both). Additionally, reverse transformation of the Likert scale to a percentage format also revealed a significant improvement in mean perceived AKI knowledge scores, transitioning from 13.8 ± 16.8 to 73.0 ± 17.6, p < 0.001. CONCLUSION The multidisciplinary post-AKI clinic effectively enhanced AKI awareness and knowledge among survivors. These findings highlight the importance of follow-up care and the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach. Further studies are needed to determine the long-term outcomes associated with increased knowledge.
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- Peerapat Thanapongsatorn
- Nephrology Unit, Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Nonthaburi, Thailand
- Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University Hospital, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University Hospital, Pathum Thani, Thailand
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- Nephrology Unit, Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Nephrology Unit, Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Excellence Center for Critical Care Nephrology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Critical Care Nephrology, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Academy of Science, Royal Society of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
- Tropical Medicine Cluster, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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May HP, Griffin JM, Herges JR, Kashani KB, Kattah AG, Mara KC, McCoy RG, Rule AD, Tinaglia AG, Barreto EF. Comprehensive Acute Kidney Injury Survivor Care: Protocol for the Randomized Acute Kidney Injury in Care Transitions Pilot Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e48109. [PMID: 37213187 PMCID: PMC10242466 DOI: 10.2196/48109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Innovative care models are needed to address gaps in kidney care follow-up among acute kidney injury (AKI) survivors. We developed the multidisciplinary AKI in Care Transitions (ACT) program, which embeds post-AKI care in patients' primary care clinic. OBJECTIVE The objective of this randomized pilot trial is to test the feasibility and acceptability of the ACT program and study protocol, including recruitment and retention, procedures, and outcome measures. METHODS The study will be conducted at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, a tertiary care center with a local primary care practice. Individuals who are included have stage 3 AKI during their hospitalization, do not require dialysis at discharge, have a local primary care provider, and are discharged to their home. Patients unable or unwilling to provide informed consent and recipients of any transplant within 100 days of enrollment are excluded. Consented patients are randomized to receive the intervention (ie, ACT program) or usual care. The ACT program intervention includes predischarge kidney health education from nurses and coordinated postdischarge laboratory monitoring (serum creatinine and urine protein assessment) and follow-up with a primary care provider and pharmacist within 14 days. The usual care group receives no specific study-related intervention, and any aspects of AKI care are at the direction of the treating team. This study will examine the feasibility of the ACT program, including recruitment, randomization and retention in a trial setting, and intervention fidelity. The feasibility and acceptability of participating in the ACT program will also be examined in qualitative interviews with patients and staff and through surveys. Qualitative interviews will be deductively and inductively coded and themes compared across data types. Observations of clinical encounters will be examined for discussion and care plans related to kidney health. Descriptive analyses will summarize quantitative measures of the feasibility and acceptability of ACT. Participants' knowledge about kidney health, quality of life, and process outcomes (eg, type and timing of laboratory assessments) will be described for both groups. Clinical outcomes (eg, unplanned rehospitalization) up to 12 months will be compared with Cox proportional hazards models. RESULTS This study received funding from the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality on April 21, 2021, and was approved by the Institutional Review Board on December 14, 2021. As of March 14, 2023, seventeen participants each have been enrolled in the intervention and usual care groups. CONCLUSIONS Feasible and generalizable AKI survivor care delivery models are needed to improve care processes and health outcomes. This pilot trial will test the ACT program, which uses a multidisciplinary model focused on primary care to address this gap. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05184894; https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05184894. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/48109.
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Altawalbeh SM, Wali LM, Alshogran OY, Hammad EA, Tahaineh L. Incidence, predictors, clinical outcomes, and economic burden of recurrent acute kidney injury: a retrospective cohort study. Curr Med Res Opin 2023; 39:399-407. [PMID: 36731422 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2023.2175997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the incidence, predictors, mortality, and economic outcomes of recurrent Acute kidney injury (AKI) in Jordan. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study that included adult patients who were admitted with AKI to university hospitals in the country from 2010-2019. Recurrent episodes of AKI, laboratory data, baseline medication list, and death dates were retrieved from patient's medical records. The incidence rate of recurrent AKI was estimated. Predictors of recurrent AKI and mortality during the five years post-discharge was evaluated. Total admission charges were described and evaluated in total and by service provided. RESULTS Among 1162 AKI patients, 57 patients (4.9%) died during the index admission (first admission during the study period), and among the survivors, 220 patients were re-hospitalized with a recurrent AKI during five years of follow-up. Patients with higher discharge serum creatinine level (SCr) at index admission had higher odds of AKI recurrence (OR = 1.001). Patients who were on respiratory, antineoplastic, or anticoagulant medications were also more susceptible to recurrence; ORs were 1.69, 2.77, and 4.16, respectively. Patients who were elderly, with recurrent AKI episodes, or with a more extended hospital stay at index admission were more likely to die during the five years post discharge. The median charge of recurrent admissions was higher than the median charge of the index admissions; 1519.17 JOD ($2142.7) versus 1362.85 JOD ($1922.2), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Recurrent AKI is associated with increased mortality and health expenditures. Higher discharge SCr levels at index admission, and chronic comorbidities are associated with a higher likelihood of AKI recurrence.
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- Shoroq M Altawalbeh
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Quality, safety, and implementation science in acute kidney care. Curr Opin Crit Care 2022; 28:613-621. [PMID: 36226720 DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000000999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Quality and safety are important themes in acute kidney care (AKC). There have been many recent initiatives highlighting these aspects. However, for these to become part of clinical practice, a rigorous implementation science methodology must be followed. This review will present these practices and will highlight recent initiatives in acute kidney injury (AKI), kidney replacement therapy (KRT) and recovery from AKI. RECENT FINDINGS The 22nd Acute Disease Quality Initiative (ADQI) focused on achieving a framework for improving AKI care. This has led to various quality improvement (QI) initiatives that have been implemented following a robust implementation science methodology. In AKI, QI initiatives have been focused on implementing care bundles and early detection systems for patients at risk or with AKI. KRT initiatives have focused on measuring and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs), and providing targeted feedback and education to improve delivery of KRT. Finally, it has been recognized that post-AKI care is vitally important, and ongoing work has been focused on implementing pathways to ensure continuing kidney-focused care. SUMMARY Quality and safety continue to be important focuses in AKC. Although recent work have focused on initiatives to improve these themes, additional work is necessary to further develop these items as we strive to improve the care to patients with AKI.
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May HP, Krauter AK, Finnie DM, McCoy RG, Kashani KB, Griffin JM, Barreto EF. Optimising transitions of care for acute kidney injury survivors: protocol for a mixed-methods study of nephrologist and primary care provider recommendations. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e058613. [PMID: 35732395 PMCID: PMC9226954 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acute kidney injury (AKI) affects nearly 20% of all hospitalised patients and is associated with poor outcomes. Long-term complications can be partially attributed to gaps in kidney-focused care and education during transitions. Building capacity across the healthcare spectrum by engaging a broad network of multidisciplinary providers to facilitate optimal follow-up care represents an important mechanism to address this existing care gap. Key participants include nephrologists and primary care providers and in-depth study of each specialty's approach to post-AKI care is essential to optimise care processes and healthcare delivery for AKI survivors. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This explanatory sequential mixed-methods study uses survey and interview methodology to assess nephrologist and primary care provider recommendations for post-AKI care, including KAMPS (kidney function assessment, awareness and education, medication review, blood pressure monitoring and sick day education) elements of follow-up, the role of multispecialty collaboration, and views on care process-specific and patient-specific factors influencing healthcare delivery. Nephrologists and primary care providers will be surveyed to assess recommendations and clinical decision-making in the context of post-AKI care. Descriptive statistics and the Pearson's χ2 or Fisher's exact test will be used to compare results between groups. This will be followed by semistructured interviews to gather rich, qualitative data that explains and/or connects results from the quantitative survey. Both deductive analysis and inductive analysis will occur to identify and compare themes. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study has been reviewed and deemed exempt by the Institutional Review Board at Mayo Clinic (IRB 20-0 08 793). The study was deemed exempt due to the sole use of survey and interview methodology. Results will be disseminated in presentations and manuscript form through peer-reviewed publication.
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Health Care Delivery Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Barreto EF, May HP, Schreier DJ, Meade LA, Anderson BK, Rensing ME, Ruud KL, Kattah AG, Rule AD, McCoy RG, Finnie DM, Herges JR, Kashani KB. Development and Feasibility of a Multidisciplinary Approach to AKI Survivorship in Care Transitions: Research Letter. Can J Kidney Health Dis 2022; 9:20543581221081258. [PMID: 35284082 PMCID: PMC8905052 DOI: 10.1177/20543581221081258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) survivors are at heightened risk for poor short- and long-term health outcomes. Even among those who recover after an AKI episode, the risk for chronic kidney disease is 4- to 6-fold higher than in patients without AKI, underscoring the importance of identifying methods to improve AKI survivorship. Objective: The purpose of this report was to describe the development and feasibility of a novel multidisciplinary approach to caring for AKI survivors at care transitions (ACT). Design: Observational process improvement initiative. Setting: Single academic medical center in the United States. Patients: The studied population was adults with stage 3 AKI not discharging on dialysis who were established with a primary care provider (PCP) at our institution. Methods: An electronic health record tool was developed prior to implementation to identify AKI survivors. The ACT program encompassed engaging patients in the hospital, delivering education by nephrology-trained nurses before discharge, completing recommended laboratory testing after discharge, and conducting structured kidney-focused follow-up with a pharmacist and a PCP within 7 to 14 days after discharge. Patients could be referred for nephrology evaluation at the discretion of the PCP. Results: Preliminary data demonstrated that most AKI survivors of interest could be identified, educated, and followed up with this model. This strategy appeared feasible, scalable, and maximized the unique expertise of each member of the multidisciplinary team. Limitations: Small sample size, future assessment of process, clinical, and patient-reported outcomes needed. Conclusions: The multidisciplinary ACT workflow supported by clinical decision support was feasible and addressed gaps in existing care transition models. Team-based care delivery in primary care appears to be a mechanism to extend the capacity for kidney health monitoring for AKI survivors.
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- Anesthesia Clinical Research Unit, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Strategy Department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Community Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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What Do AKI Survivors Want to Know About Their AKI?: A Qualitative Study. Kidney Med 2022; 4:100423. [PMID: 35492143 PMCID: PMC9044096 DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2022.100423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Rationale & Objective Acute kidney injury (AKI) in the hospital often occurs with other serious illnesses that take medical priority. Despite a persistent risk of adverse outcomes following hospital discharge, AKI survivors often receive inadequate education about how best to mitigate risks once home. We sought to identify AKI survivors’ perceived barriers to shared and informed decision-making regarding their AKI diagnosis and self-management. Study Design Semistructured phone interviews were used to assess patients’ perceived barriers and facilitators to AKI self-management after a hospital-related AKI event. Setting & Participants AKI survivors discharged from Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, were recruited for interviews to discuss their AKI experiences. Those who received dialysis for AKI were excluded because their perceptions of AKI care were hypothesized to be much different from those of patients not requiring dialysis. Analytical Approach Twenty-four interviews were conducted between May and August 2018. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by study team members to identify common themes and discrepancies and reach a final consensus. Results Five consistent themes emerged after thematic saturation: (1) patients were unaware of their AKI diagnosis; (2) patients lacked information about AKI and how to manage it at home; (3) patients identified a lack of understanding about AKI; (4) patients were concerned about dialysis; and (5) patients wanted to know how to prevent AKI in the future. Limitations Limitations include recruitment from a single center, all study participants receiving a nephrology consultation, and several patients being unable to participate because of persistent illness following hospitalization. Conclusions AKI survivors are unaware of their diagnosis, receive suboptimal education while hospitalized, and are not equipped with tools to mitigate risks following discharge. Patient-centered interventions promoting AKI awareness and self-management may improve long-term outcomes for high-risk AKI survivors.
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Ly H, Ortiz-Soriano V, Liu LJ, Liu Y, Chen J, Chang AR, Gutierrez OM, Siew ED, Wald R, Silver SA, Neyra JA. Characteristics and Outcomes of Survivors of Critical Illness and Acute Kidney Injury Followed in a Pilot Acute Kidney Injury Clinic. Kidney Int Rep 2021; 6:3070-3073. [PMID: 34901575 PMCID: PMC8640541 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2021.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Han Ly
- Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Institute for Biomedical Informatics (IBI), Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Computer Science, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Department of Population and Data Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Institute for Biomedical Informatics (IBI), Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Computer Science, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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- Kidney Health Research Institute, Geisinger, Danville, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Departments of Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease and Integrated Program for AKI, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Kingston Health Sciences Center, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
- Correspondence: Javier A. Neyra, Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism, University of Kentucky Medical Center; 800 Rose Street, MN668, Lexington, Kentucky 40536, USA.
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Vijayan A, Abdel-Rahman EM, Liu KD, Goldstein SL, Agarwal A, Okusa MD, Cerda J. Recovery after Critical Illness and Acute Kidney Injury. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2021; 16:1601-1609. [PMID: 34462285 PMCID: PMC8499012 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.19601220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AKI is a common complication in hospitalized and critically ill patients. Its incidence has steadily increased over the past decade. Whether transient or prolonged, AKI is an independent risk factor associated with poor short- and long-term outcomes, even if patients do not require KRT. Most patients with early AKI improve with conservative management; however, some will require dialysis for a few days, a few weeks, or even months. Approximately 10%-30% of AKI survivors may still need dialysis after hospital discharge. These patients have a higher associated risk of death, rehospitalization, recurrent AKI, and CKD, and a lower quality of life. Survivors of critical illness may also suffer from cognitive dysfunction, muscle weakness, prolonged ventilator dependence, malnutrition, infections, chronic pain, and poor wound healing. Collaboration and communication among nephrologists, primary care physicians, rehabilitation providers, physical therapists, nutritionists, nurses, pharmacists, and other members of the health care team are essential to create a holistic and patient-centric care plan for overall recovery. Integration of the patient and family members in health care decisions, and ongoing education throughout the process, are vital to improve patient well-being. From the nephrologist standpoint, assessing and promoting recovery of kidney function, and providing appropriate short- and long-term follow-up, are crucial to prevent rehospitalizations and to reduce complications. Return to baseline functional status is the ultimate goal for most patients, and dialysis independence is an important part of that goal. In this review, we seek to highlight the varying aspects and stages of recovery from AKI complicating critical illness, and propose viable strategies to promote recovery of kidney function and dialysis independence. We also emphasize the need for ongoing research and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes in this vulnerable population.
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- Anitha Vijayan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Nephrology and Center for Immunity, Inflammation, and Regenerative Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Nephrology, Nephrology Research and Training Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Division of Nephrology and Center for Immunity, Inflammation, and Regenerative Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Medicine, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York
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Wald R, Siew ED. Survival and kidney recovery among recipients of continuous renal replacement therapy. Semin Dial 2021; 34:495-500. [PMID: 34533863 DOI: 10.1111/sdi.13016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is widely used in the care of critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). Despite hopeful trends suggested by recent studies, mortality among CRRT recipients with severe AKI remains extremely high. Moreover, CRRT does not confer a reduction in mortality in trials comparing CRRT to intermittent RRT modalities. Among AKI survivors, some preliminary studies suggest a higher likelihood of kidney recovery and dialysis independence in CRRT recipients. AKI survivors are at risk for a broad array of adverse outcomes; strategies that may mitigate these risks are discussed.
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- Ron Wald
- Division of Nephrology, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Medicine and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease (VCKD) and Integrated Program for AKI (VIP-AKI), Tennessee Valley Health System, Nashville Veterans Affairs Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Singh G, Hu Y, Jacobs S, Brown J, George J, Bermudez M, Ho K, Green JA, Kirchner HL, Chang AR. Post-Discharge Mortality and Rehospitalization among Participants in a Comprehensive Acute Kidney Injury Rehabilitation Program. KIDNEY360 2021; 2:1424-1433. [PMID: 35373103 PMCID: PMC8786140 DOI: 10.34067/kid.0003672021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Background Hospitalization-associated AKI is common and is associated with markedly increased mortality and morbidity. This prospective cohort study examined the feasibility and association of an AKI rehabilitation program with postdischarge outcomes. Methods Adult patients hospitalized from September 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020 in a large health system in Pennsylvania with stage 2-3 AKI who were alive and not on dialysis or hospice at discharge were evaluated for enrollment. The intervention included patient education, case manager services, and expedited nephrology appointments starting within 1-3 weeks of discharge. We examined the association between AKI rehabilitation program participation and risks of rehospitalization or mortality in logistic regression analyses adjusting for comorbidities, discharge disposition, and sociodemographic and kidney parameters. Sensitivity analysis was performed using propensity score matching. Results Among the high-risk patients with AKI who were evaluated, 77 of 183 were suitable for inclusion. Out of these, 52 (68%) patients were enrolled and compared with 400 contemporary, nonparticipant survivors of stage 2/3 AKI. Crude postdischarge rates of rehospitalization or death were lower for participants versus nonparticipants at 30 days (15% versus 34%; P=0.01) and at 90 days (31% versus 51%; P=0.01). After multivariable adjustment, participation in the AKI rehabilitation program was associated with lower risk of rehospitalization or mortality at 30 days (OR, 0.41; 95% CI, 0.16 to 0.93), with similar findings at 90 days (OR, 0.52; 95% CI, 0.25 to 1.05). Due to small sample size, propensity-matched analyses were limited. The participants' rehospitalization or mortality was numerically lower but not statistically significant at 30 days (18% versus 31%; P=0.22) or at 90 days (47% versus 58%; P=0.4). Conclusions The AKI rehabilitation program was feasible and potentially associated with improved 30-day rehospitalization or mortality. Our interventions present a roadmap to improve enrollment in future randomized trials.
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Medicine, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Nephrology, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Nephrology, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Nephrology, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Nephrology, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania,Department of Population Health Sciences, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania,Kidney Health Research Institute, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Nephrology, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania,Department of Population Health Sciences, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania,Kidney Health Research Institute, Geisinger Health, Danville, Pennsylvania
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease are common interconnected syndromes that represent a public health problem. Acute kidney disease (AKD) is defined as the post-AKI status of acute or subacute kidney damage/dysfunction manifested by persistence of AKI beyond 7 to 90 days after the initial AKI diagnosis. Limited clinical data exist regarding AKD epidemiology but its incidence is observed in ∼25% of AKI survivors. Useful risk-stratification tools to predict risk of AKD and its prognosis are needed. Interventions on fluid management, nephrotoxic exposure, and follow-up care hold promise to ameliorate the burden of AKD and its complications.
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- Javier A Neyra
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism, University of Kentucky Medical Center, 800 Rose Street, MN668, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161, USA
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Sohaney R, Heung M. Care of the Survivor of Critical Illness and Acute Kidney Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2021; 28:105-113. [PMID: 34389131 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2021.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication of critical illness and is associated with adverse short- and long-term health consequences. Survivors of critical illness and AKI experience poor kidney, cardiovascular and quality of life outcomes, along with increased mortality. Yet, many patients surviving AKI are unaware that there is a problem with their kidney health, and post-AKI nephrology follow-up occurs at very low rates. Although there is a paucity of evidence-based studies to guide post-AKI care, attention to risk factors such as hypertension and albuminuria are requisite. There are several ongoing or planned studies which are expected to help inform specific management in the future. Until then, a multidisciplinary approach is warranted to address areas such as quality of life, physical rehabilitation, dietary modifications, and medication reconciliation.
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Noble RA, Lucas BJ, Selby NM. Long-Term Outcomes in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2020; 15:423-429. [PMID: 32075806 PMCID: PMC7057296 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.10410919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The long-term sequelae of AKI have received increasing attention so that its associations with a number of adverse outcomes, including higher mortality and development of CKD, are now widely appreciated. These associations take on particular importance when considering the high incidence of AKI, with a lack of proven interventions and uncertainties around optimal care provision meaning that the long-term sequelae of AKI present a major unmet clinical need. In this review, we examine the published data that inform our current understanding of long-term outcomes following AKI and discuss potential knowledge gaps, covering long-term mortality, CKD, progression to ESKD, proteinuria, cardiovascular events, recurrent AKI, and hospital readmission.
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- Rebecca A Noble
- Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom; and.,Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom; and.,Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Kidney Research and Innovation, Division of Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom; and .,Department of Renal Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital, Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, United Kingdom
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined by a rapid increase in serum creatinine, decrease in urine output, or both. AKI occurs in approximately 10-15% of patients admitted to hospital, while its incidence in intensive care has been reported in more than 50% of patients. Kidney dysfunction or damage can occur over a longer period or follow AKI in a continuum with acute and chronic kidney disease. Biomarkers of kidney injury or stress are new tools for risk assessment and could possibly guide therapy. AKI is not a single disease but rather a loose collection of syndromes as diverse as sepsis, cardiorenal syndrome, and urinary tract obstruction. The approach to a patient with AKI depends on the clinical context and can also vary by resource availability. Although the effectiveness of several widely applied treatments is still controversial, evidence for several interventions, especially when used together, has increased over the past decade.
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- Claudio Ronco
- Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy; International Renal Research Institute of Vicenza, Vicenza, Italy; Department of Nephrology, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy.
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- Critical Care Department, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Center for Critical Care Nephrology, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Siew ED, Parr SK, Wild MG, Levea SL, Mehta KG, Umeukeje EM, Silver SA, Ikizler TA, Cavanaugh KL. Kidney Disease Awareness and Knowledge among Survivors ofAcute Kidney Injury. Am J Nephrol 2019; 49:449-459. [PMID: 30995659 PMCID: PMC6679978 DOI: 10.1159/000499862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acute kidney injury (AKI) survivors are at risk for chronic kidney disease, recurrent AKI, and cardiovascular disease. The transition from hospital to ambulatory care is an opportunity to reduce these sequelae by launching self-care plans through effective patient education. How well AKI survivors are informationally prepared to apply kidney-specific self-care is unknown. The purpose of this study was to identify awareness and disease-specific knowledge among AKI survivors. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional survey of AKI-related awareness and knowledge in 137 patients with Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes Stage II or III AKI near the time of hospital discharge. Patients were asked (1) "Did you experience AKI while in the hospital?" and (2) "Do you have a problem with your kidney health?" Objective knowledge of AKI was evaluated with a 15-item adapted version of the validated Kidney Knowledge Survey that included topics such as common causes, risk factors, and how AKI is diagnosed. RESULTS Median age was 54 (interquartile range 43-63) and 81% were white. Eighty percent of patients were unaware that they had experienced AKI and 53% were both unaware they had experienced AKI or had a "problem with their kidneys." Multivariable logistic regression identified being male and lack of nephrology consult as predictors of unawareness with ORs of 3.92 (95% CI 1.48-10.33) and 5.10 (95% CI 1.98-13.13), respectively. Less than 50% recognized nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, contrast, or phosphate-based cathartics as risk factors for AKI. Two-thirds of patients did not agree that they knew a lot about AKI and more than 80% desired more information. CONCLUSIONS Most patients with moderate to severe AKI are unaware of their condition, lack understanding of risk factors for recurrent AKI, and desire more information. Patient-centered communication to optimize awareness, understanding, and care will require coordinated educational strategies throughout the continuum of AKI care.
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- Edward D Siew
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Diseases (VCKD) and Integrated Program for AKI Research (VIP-AKI), Nashville, Tennessee, USA,
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Veteran's Health Administration, Nashville, Tennessee, USA,
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Diseases (VCKD) and Integrated Program for AKI Research (VIP-AKI), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Veteran's Health Administration, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Vanderbilt University, Department of Psychological Sciences, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Diseases (VCKD) and Integrated Program for AKI Research (VIP-AKI), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Vanderbilt Center for Effective Health Communication, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Nephrology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Diseases (VCKD) and Integrated Program for AKI Research (VIP-AKI), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Veteran's Health Administration, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Diseases (VCKD) and Integrated Program for AKI Research (VIP-AKI), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Veteran's Health Administration, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Vanderbilt Center for Effective Health Communication, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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