Temporal trends in acute kidney injury across health care settings in the Irish health system: a cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complete ascertainment of the true rates of acute kidney injury (AKI) and emerging trends are essential for planning of preventive strategies within health systems.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study from 2005 to 2014 using data from regional laboratory information systems to determine incidence rates of AKI and severity Stages 1-3 in the Irish health system. Multivariable models were developed to explore annual trends and the contributions of demographic factors, clinical measures, geographic factors and location of medical supervision expressed as adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results

From 2005 to 2014, incidence rates of AKI increased from 6.1% (5.8-6.3) to 13.2% (12.7-13.8) per 100 patient-years in men and

SUBMITTER: Stack AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7057542 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature