Remote follow-up based on patient-reported outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: A qualitative study of patient perspectives.

Birgith Engelst GroveLiv Marit Valen SchougaardPer IvarsenNiels Henrik HjollundAnnette de ThurahCaroline Trillingsgaard Mejdahl

Published in: PloS one (2023)

PRO-based follow-up in remote care holds several advantages for the patients. However, some barriers need clinical awareness before PROs may enhance the patients' engagement in remote follow-up. Future studies should explore the impact of involving relatives in PRO-based follow-up.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
case report
social media