Improving Peritoneal Dialysis Access in Rural Communities with Telemedicine

Authors

  • Alexander Brauer Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
  • Sana Waheed Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30953/tmt.v4.155

Keywords:

Hemodialysis, Nephrology, Peritoneal Dialysis, Public Health, Rural, Telehealth

Abstract

Increased availability of telehealth, along with patient satisfaction with the modality and financial incentives, makes peritoneal dialysis (PD) an excellent option for qualifying patients living in rural communities. Telemedicine has the potential to radically change the delivery of dialysis care by facilitating the ability of these patients to interact with their PD team via telehealth using a computer with reliable broadband Internet, which many rural clinics and hospitals now possess. Recent legal precedents make this a possibility. Therefore, it is recommended that renal providers take advantage of these favorable conditions to expand the diversity and quality of their practice.

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Published

2019-09-26

How to Cite

Brauer, A., & Waheed, S. (2019). Improving Peritoneal Dialysis Access in Rural Communities with Telemedicine. Telehealth and Medicine Today, 4. https://doi.org/10.30953/tmt.v4.155

Issue

Volume 4, 2019

Section

Research & Innovation

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Copyright (c) 2019 Alexander Brauer, Sana Waheed

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