Design, validation and implementation of an automated e-alert for acute kidney injury: 6-month pilot study shows increased awareness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is defined as a sudden episode of kidney failure but is known to be under-recognized by healthcare professionals. The Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcome (KDIGO) guidelines have formulated criteria to facilitate AKI diagnosis by comparing changes in plasma creatinine measurements (PCr). To improve AKI awareness, we implemented these criteria as an electronic alert (e-alert), in our electronic health record (EHR) system.

Methods

For every new PCr measurement measured in the University Medical Center Utrecht that triggered the e-alert, we provided the physician with actionable insights in the form of a memo, to improve or stabilize kidney function. Since e-alerts qualify for software as a medical device (SaMD), we designed, implemented

SUBMITTER: Niemantsverdriet MSA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10375640 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature