Use of eHealth and remote patient monitoring: a tool to support home dialysis patients, with an emphasis on peritoneal dialysis

Authors

Susie Q. Lew, Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Department of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.
Claudio Ronco, International Renal Research Institute and IRRIV Foundation for Research in Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

5-1-2024

Journal

Clinical kidney journal

Volume

17

Issue

Suppl 1

DOI

10.1093/ckj/sfae081

Keywords

eHealth; end-stage kidney disease; peritoneal dialysis; remote patient monitoring; telemedicine

Abstract

Implementing eHealth requires technological advancement, universal broadband and internet access, and devices to conduct telemedicine and remote patient monitoring in end-stage kidney disease patients receiving home dialysis. Although eHealth was beginning to make inroads in this patient population, the COVID-19 pandemic spurred telemedicine usage when many regulations were waived during the Public Health Emergency to limit the spread of infection by endorsing social distancing. At the same time, two-way communication automatic peritoneal dialysis cyclers were introduced to advance remote patient monitoring. Despite the numerous advantages and potential benefits afforded by both procedures, challenges and untapped resources remain to be addressed. Continuing research to assess the use of eHealth and technological innovation can make eHealth a powerful tool in home dialysis. We review the past, present and future of eHealth and remote patient monitoring in supporting home dialysis.

APA Citation

Lew, Susie Q. and Ronco, Claudio, "Use of eHealth and remote patient monitoring: a tool to support home dialysis patients, with an emphasis on peritoneal dialysis" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 5142.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/5142

Department

Medicine