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Patients' Perspectives, Factors, and Patterns of eHealth Use in Kidney Transplant Recipients
James Tang1,2, Martin Howell1,2, Vincent W Lee1,2
1Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Kidney International Reports
|April 18, 2023
Summary
Kidney transplant recipients widely use eHealth tools and believe they improve care. Higher eHealth literacy and education are linked to increased use, though technology burden is a concern.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplantation
- Health Informatics
Background:
- eHealth facilitates health information delivery and chronic disease management.
- Limited understanding exists regarding kidney transplant recipients' perspectives on eHealth.
- Determinants of eHealth adoption among this population are not well-established.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient perspectives on eHealth among kidney transplant recipients.
- To identify factors associated with eHealth use in kidney transplant recipients.
- To explore determinants influencing eHealth adoption in post-transplant care.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 91 kidney transplant recipients across 3 Australian units.
- Multivariable regression modeling to identify factors associated with eHealth use.
- Thematic analysis of free-text responses to understand eHealth determinants.
Main Results:
- 69% of participants actively use eHealth tools, with 91% having access to devices.
- Higher eHealth literacy (eHEALS) and tertiary education significantly predicted increased eHealth use.
- Key themes identified: empowering self-management, enhancing health services, and technology burden.
Conclusions:
- Kidney transplant recipients perceive eHealth interventions as beneficial for post-transplant care.
- eHealth strategies should be designed to accommodate varying needs and accessibility levels.
- Interventions must address potential technology burdens to ensure equitable adoption.
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