Improving care transitions for patients with sudden kidney problems using digital tools
Using Digital Solutions to Improve Transition of Care for Patients with Acute Kidney Injury
This study is all about helping people who have had acute kidney injury (AKI) by using digital tools and friendly reminders to make sure they understand their condition and get the right support after leaving the hospital, so they can stay healthy and avoid going back to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Feinstein Institute for Medical Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Manhasset, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11030301 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the transition of care for patients who experience acute kidney injury (AKI) by utilizing digital health solutions and behavioral science principles. It aims to improve communication about AKI between hospitals and outpatient providers, as well as educate patients on managing their condition after discharge. The study will adapt discharge summaries to include crucial AKI information and develop text message support for patient education and self-management. By addressing these gaps, the research seeks to reduce the risk of recurrent AKI and rehospitalization.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized patients who have experienced acute kidney injury and are transitioning to outpatient care.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced acute kidney injury or those with chronic kidney disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of acute kidney injury, reducing complications and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that digital health interventions can effectively improve patient education and management of chronic conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach in acute kidney injury.
Where this research is happening
Manhasset, United States
- Feinstein Institute for Medical Research — Manhasset, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ng, Jia Hwei — Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
- Study coordinator: Ng, Jia Hwei
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.