Comprehensive versus standard care in post-severe acute kidney injury survivors, a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, there is a lack of evidence to guide optimal care for acute kidney injury (AKI) survivors. Therefore, post-discharge care by a multidisciplinary care team (MDCT) may improve these outcomes. This study aimed to demonstrate the outcomes of implementing comprehensive care by a MDCT in severe AKI survivors.

Methods

This study was a randomized controlled trial conducted between August 2018 to January 2021. Patients who survived severe AKI stage 2-3 were enrolled and randomized to be followed up with either comprehensive or standard care for 12 months. The comprehensive post-AKI care involved an MDCT (nephrologists, nurses, nutritionists, and pharmacists). The primary outcome was the feasibility outcomes; comprising of the rates of loss to follow up, 3-d diet

SUBMITTER: Thanapongsatorn P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8406590 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature