Continuity of Care Surrounding Emergency Department Encounters for People with Kidney Failure in Alberta, Canada

Key Points

• The study aims to explore patient experiences of continuity of care (CoC) during emergency department encounters for individuals with kidney failure.
• Qualitative interviews with patients experiencing kidney failure
• Assessment of continuity of care perceptions during emergency department visits
• Identification of gaps between outpatient and acute care settings
• Patients expressed varied experiences regarding continuity of care during emergency visits
• Identified important gaps that affect the quality of care
• Strategies are suggested to bridge these gaps and decrease emergency department reliance