Patient Experience After Risk Stratification and Follow-up for Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Catheterization: Patient Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac catheterization procedures is associated with poor health outcomes. We sought to characterize the experiences of patients after receiving standardized information on their risk of AKI accompanied by instructions for follow-up care after cardiac catheterization.

Methods

We implemented an initiative across 3 cardiac catheterization units in Alberta, Canada to provide standardized assessment, followed by guidance for patients at risk of AKI. This was accompanied by communication to primary care providers to improve continuity of care when patients transition from the hospital to the community. A structured survey from a sample of 100 participants at increased risk of AKI determined their perceptions of information provided and

SUBMITTER: Natha J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7985009 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature