Key result
Telenephrology offers a feasible alternative to face-to-face CKD care, cutting clinic no-shows ~47%.
Why the study?
Barriers like geographic remoteness delay nephrology referral in CKD, making telenephrology a potential approach to attenuate disparities in care.
Does telenephrology improve access to care, adherence, and clinical outcomes in patients with CKD?
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May improve CKD access via fewer no-shows; leaves open effects on adherence and outcomes.
Does telenephrology improve access to care, adherence, and clinical outcomes in patients with CKD?
Telenephrology is a feasible and effective approach to improve access to specialized care and patient adherence for individuals with CKD, particularly in rural or remote areas.
Justin M. Belcher (2020) conducted a review in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Telenephrology / Telemedicine vs. Face-to-face visits / Standard care was evaluated. Telenephrology for chronic kidney disease management is a feasible alternative to face-to-face care, with one study showing a reduction in clinic no-show rates from 53% to 28%.
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