NEW REMOTE MONITORING TECHNOLOGY IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

摘要

Introduction: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a modality that allows dialysis treatments to be performed at home thus promoting patient’s auton- omy. Nevertheless, patients on PD still require regular visits with the nursing team to assess dialysis efficacy, as well as an active monitoring of their therapy with daily recordings of weight, blood pressure, and fluid removal. Amia with Sharesource? is an innovative cycler that includes a graphic interface, voice guidance and a two-way connec- tivity platform that allows clinicians to review treatment data from a remote location. In this pilot study, we aimed to determine the impact of Amia with Sharesource? regarding PD complications, staff’s work- load and patients’ appreciation.