Publications by authors named "Hezer B"
Video consultations have seen increasing use in nephrology since the COVID-19 pandemic with an aim to address constraints in F2F outpatient capacity and also patients' concerns around risks of infection when attending healthcare facilities. Nephrologists have learned through experience to use video consultations for providing routine follow up and also for triage of unwell patients. Advantages of video consultations include convenience, cost savings through avoiding clinic overheads, and reducing the carbon footprint of care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAfter transplantation self-management is essential for graft survival and optimal quality of life. To address the need for home-based support in self-management, we implemented the "SelfCare after Renal Transplantation" (SeCReT) box, containing home-monitoring equipment combined with a smartphone application that was linked to the electronic patient records. This study investigated the uptake and continuation, protocol adherence, and subjective evaluation of this home-monitoring program.
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- Telemedicine employs electronic communication to deliver and support healthcare remotely, and its application in kidney transplantation is expected to expand significantly.
- Benefits for patients include reduced travel expenses, improved medication adherence, increased self-management abilities, and more consistent health monitoring.
- Major challenges for widespread telemedicine adoption in this field include patient preferences, skills in using technology, limited digital infrastructure, and the need for training among healthcare professionals.