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BRIEF RESEARCH REPORT article

Front. Nephrol.
Sec. Clinical Research in Nephrology
Volume 4 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fneph.2024.1472144

The Evolution of Public Attention in Acute Kidney Injury and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: Trends Analysis from 2004 to 2024

Provisionally accepted
Charat Thongprayoon Charat Thongprayoon Wannasit Wathanavasin Wannasit Wathanavasin Supawadee Suppadungsuk Supawadee Suppadungsuk Mohammad S. Sheikh Mohammad S. Sheikh Yasir H. Abdelgadir Yasir H. Abdelgadir Jing Miao Jing Miao Michael A. Mao Michael A. Mao Iasmina Craici Iasmina Craici Fawad Qureshi Fawad Qureshi Kianoush Kashani Kianoush Kashani Wisit Cheungpasitporn Wisit Cheungpasitporn *
  • Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, United States

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    Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) and the need for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) are critically important health concerns. This study analyzes global and regional Internet search queries to understand public attention in AKI and CRRT over time. Methods: We used Google Trends™ to analyze search queries for AKI and CRRT from January 2004 to March 2024. The study examined global trends and detailed insights from the United States, including state-by-state breakdowns. We identified patterns, peaks of attention, and temporal trends in public attention, comparing regional variations across the US and top-ranking countries worldwide. Results: Global attention in AKI peaked in October 2022, with Portugal, Zambia, and Spain showing the highest regional attention. Within the United States, peak attention was in February 2008. Tennessee, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia were the top states that paid attention to AKI. Attention in CRRT peaked globally in March 2024. South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain have led the global attention to CRRT. In the United States, peak attention was in April 2020. West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky showed the highest state-specific attention in CRRT. Conclusions: This study reveals significant temporal and geographical variations in online search patterns for AKI and CRRT, suggesting evolving public attention to these critical health issues. This knowledge can guide the development of targeted public health initiatives, enhance medical education efforts, and help healthcare systems tailor their approach to improving awareness and outcomes in kidney health across diverse populations.

    Keywords: Acute Kidney Injury, AKI, continuous renal replacement therapy, CRRT, public awareness, Regional analysis, Google Trends, Internet search queries

    Received: 28 Jul 2024; Accepted: 30 Aug 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Thongprayoon, Wathanavasin, Suppadungsuk, Sheikh, Abdelgadir, Miao, Mao, Craici, Qureshi, Kashani and Cheungpasitporn. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, United States

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