Hybrid Telemedicine and In-Person Care for Kidney Transplant Follow-Up: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Kidney transplant recipients are immunocompromised and require lifelong follow-up. Recipients face geographic, socioeconomic, and logistical challenges when seeking follow-up that can be alleviated using telemedicine. We aimed to understand patient experiences and preferences regarding telemedicine video visits and highlight insights to advance adopting hybrid telemedicine/in-person transplant care.

Methods

We conducted qualitative in-depth, semi-structured interviews with kidney transplant recipients between November 18, 2022, and January 11, 2023. Participants had follow-up at ≥12 months post-transplant via telemedicine at a tertiary transplant center. Study enrollment continued until data saturation was reached (n = 20 participants) when no new information emer

SUBMITTER: Esayed S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11822748 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature