The Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Psychological Health, Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of Medical Internet Research2025Vol. 27, pp. e74414–e74414
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Jiayi Zhu, Jianfei Xie, Yating Luo, Xiaoqian Dong, Zitong Lu, Huiyi Zhang, Jingying Wang, Min Liu, Andy S. K. Cheng
Abstract
DHIs can significantly improve the psychological health and QoL of patients with ESKD, particularly when tailored to patients' needs and delivered through interactive platforms such as apps and telemedicine. High engagement and positive patient feedback suggest good acceptability in clinical practice. However, low evidence quality warrants cautious interpretation. Future research should involve more high-quality RCTs and design DHIs that address the unique needs of older patients, patients on peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant recipients.