Evaluating the prevalence and opportunity for technology use in chronic kidney disease patients: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasing worldwide and early education to improve adherence to self-management is a key strategy to slow CKD progression. The use of the internet and mobile phone technologies (mHealth) to support patients is considered an effective tool in many other chronic disease populations. While a number of mHealth platforms for CKD exist, few studies have investigated if and how this population use technology to engage in self-management.

Methods

Using a cross-sectional design across five health districts in Queensland (Australia), a 38-item self-report survey was distributed to adults with CKD attending outpatient clinics or dialysis units to measure current use and type of engagement with mHealth, perceived barriers to use, and opportuni

SUBMITTER: Bonner A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5797344 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature