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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Healthcare Management
  • Implementation Science

Background:

  • Hospitalizations for acute kidney injury (AKI) have long-term health impacts.
  • Post-AKI outpatient management and monitoring are often inadequate.
  • Poor communication of in-hospital AKI events to primary care providers (PCPs) and low patient awareness are significant issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a multifaceted intervention to improve post-AKI care.
  • To assess the feasibility and process of implementing this intervention.
  • To observe the short-term effectiveness of the intervention on patient care and awareness.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods feasibility study with a hybrid implementation/effectiveness design was conducted.
  • An intervention package was developed based on stakeholder input, including discharge templates, medication guides, and educational resources.
  • Implementation involved sequential rollout at three hospital sites, with data collected via surveys, focus groups, chart reviews, and website analytics.

Main Results:

  • The study evaluated implementation outcomes (reach, adoption, fidelity, sustainment) and determinants (acceptability, adaptability, feasibility, appropriateness, satisfaction).
  • Short-term effectiveness was assessed through patient follow-up rates, lab testing, and changes in AKI awareness and self-efficacy among patients and PCPs.
  • Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were thematically analyzed.

Conclusions:

  • The study assessed the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a multifaceted intervention for AKI care.
  • The intervention aims to improve care coordination between specialists and PCPs and facilitate care transitions post-discharge.
  • Findings will inform strategies for enhancing post-AKI care delivery.