Telehealth Applications in Peritoneal Dialysis Management
Summary
The use of telehealth in peritoneal dialysis management has rapidly advanced, offering remote monitoring, virtual consultations and digital self-management tools that support patients receiving therapy at home. Telehealth platforms integrate data transmission from patient devices, automated alerts and mobile applications to track ultrafiltration volumes, vital signs and device performance, enabling clinicians to detect complications early and intervene proactively. Digital solutions range from video-based nursing guidance and remote supervision of exchange procedures to sophisticated telemonitoring systems that employ near-field communication and algorithmic analysis of hydration status. This transformation aims to reduce hospital admissions, enhance patient autonomy, and deliver personalised care across diverse geographical settings. Emerging studies demonstrate improved clinical efficiency, high user acceptability across age groups and potential cost-effectiveness, underscoring the global significance of virtual care in sustaining and scaling peritoneal dialysis programmes.
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Technical terms
Telehealth: Use of digital information and communication technologies to deliver healthcare services remotely.
Telemonitoring: Continuous or periodic transmission of patient data from home to healthcare providers for clinical assessment.
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM): Automated collection and analysis of physiological and treatment data to generate alerts and inform care decisions.
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD): Renal replacement therapy that uses the patient’s peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane to remove waste and excess fluid.
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD): Manual exchanges of dialysate performed several times daily without automation.
Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD): Use of a cycler machine to perform dialysis exchanges, typically overnight.
Videodialysis: A telecare system combining video links with clinical supervision to assist patients during peritoneal dialysis exchanges.
References
- Impact of telehealth interventions added to peritoneal dialysis-care: a systematic review. BMC Nephrology (2022).
- Videodialysis: a pilot experience of telecare for assisted peritoneal dialysis. Journal of Nephrology (2019).
- Level of Technological Maturity of Telemonitoring Systems Focused on Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment: A Systematic Literature Review. Technologies (2023).
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