Medicine and Health

The potential of mHealth for older adults on dialysis and their care partners: What's been done and where do we go from here?

B. Burrows, N. Depasquale, et al.

Discover how mobile health (mHealth) could revolutionize self-care for older adults on dialysis and their caregivers. This research, conducted by Brett Burrows, Nicole Depasquale, Jessica Ma, and C Barrett Bowling, delves into the current landscape of mHealth applications, weighing their benefits against challenges, and calling for a more inclusive approach that prioritizes the unique needs of this population.

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Abstract

This paper explores the potential of mobile health (mHealth) to improve self-care for older adults on dialysis and their care partners. It reviews existing mHealth applications in dialysis, highlighting benefits like cost savings and increased patient engagement but also noting limitations such as inconsistent improvements in health outcomes and challenges related to accessibility and technology literacy. The paper emphasizes the need for greater inclusion of older adults and their care partners as stakeholders in mHealth development and research, advocating for a person-centered approach that addresses the unique needs and barriers faced by this population.

Publisher

Frontiers in Nephrology

Published On

Oct 26, 2022

Authors

Brett Burrows, Nicole Depasquale, Jessica Ma, C Barrett Bowling

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