Predicting Outcomes after Discharge from the Hospital on Dialysis

Article Urology & Nephrology

Predictive Models for Kidney Recovery and Death in Patients Continuing Dialysis as Outpatients after Starting in Hospital

Edward G. G. Clark et al.

Summary: For patients who need dialysis after discharge, understanding their likelihood of recovery to dialysis independence and the risk of death is crucial for outpatient dialysis management. This study developed and validated models to predict recovery and death within 1 year after hospital discharge for a cohort of patients in Ontario, Canada. The models showed excellent calibration and accurate probabilities of recovery and death.

CLINICAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY (2023)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Discharge Documentation and Follow-Up of Critically Ill Patients With Acute Kidney Injury Treated With Kidney Replacement Therapy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Xin Yi Choon et al.

Summary: Leading organizations recommend follow-up of AKI survivors due to long-term complications and increased mortality risk. This study examined the association between completeness of discharge documentation and subsequent follow-up of AKI survivors who received KRT. Results showed that discharge summaries were lacking essential information for patients with AKI and renal follow-up was poor, indicating the need for improved education and care pathways.

FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE (2021)

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Review Urology & Nephrology