Table 3.

Elements that may improve knowledge transfer after a hospitalisation with AKI

Content	Communication	Format
Signs and symptoms of AKI (including none). Causes of AKI. Severity (including need for dialysis). Serum creatinine at discharge, along with the pre-admission baseline serum creatinine. Medication changes. Consequences of AKI. Follow-up plan (including tests, appointments and responsibility for arranging).	Teaching that begins before hospital discharge. Prioritisation of comorbidities for the patient and caregiver. Prioritisation of medical appointments for the patient and caregiver. Strategies to recognise and prevent AKI.	Single page. Large font. Frequent use of visual materials. Room for patient and caregiver notes.

AKI, acute kidney injury.