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Perspectives of Kidney Transplant Recipients on eHealth: Semistructured Interviews
James Tang1,2, Martin Howell1,2, Simon Roger3
1Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Transplantation Direct
|November 16, 2022
Summary
Kidney transplant recipients see potential in eHealth for better care and self-management. However, challenges with technology, privacy, and misinformation need addressing for improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplantation
- Health Informatics
Background:
- eHealth adoption and impact on patient outcomes depend on addressing patient concerns.
- Kidney transplant recipients' perspectives on eHealth are crucial for its effective implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences and perspectives of kidney transplant recipients regarding eHealth.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to eHealth use in this patient population.
Main Methods:
- Face-to-face semistructured interviews with 30 adult kidney transplant recipients in New South Wales, Australia.
- Purposive sampling to ensure diverse demographic and clinical characteristics.
- Thematic analysis of interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Six themes emerged: access to quality care, support for self-management, assessing information reliability, enhancing health systems, technology burden, and perceived lack of applicable value.
- Participants recognized eHealth's potential for healthcare delivery and self-management.
- Concerns included technology navigation, privacy, confidentiality, and misinformation.
Conclusions:
- eHealth can support kidney transplant recipients' healthcare and self-management.
- Addressing challenges in technology usability, privacy, and information accuracy is essential.
- Accessible, individualized, and secure eHealth solutions may enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.
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