Testing the Feasibility and Usability of a Novel Smartphone-Based Self-Management Support System for Dialysis Patients: A Pilot Study.

Aki Hayashi Satoko Yamaguchi Kayo Waki Katsuhito Fujiu Norio Hanafusa Takahiro Nishi Hyoe Tomita Haruka Kobayashi Hideo Fujita Takashi Kadowaki Masaomi Nangaku Kazuhiko Ohe

Published in: JMIR research protocols (2017)

Using SMART-D was feasible, and the system was well regarded by patients. Further study with larger scale cohorts and longer study and follow-up periods is needed to evaluate the effects of SMART-D on clinical outcomes and quality of life.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
healthcare
patient reported outcomes
electronic health record
patient reported