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eHealth Integration in Transplantation: A Systematic Review of Advantages, Obstacles, and Future Prospects

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2023

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Farkhondeh, Hassandoust

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Master of Business

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Auckland University of Technology

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Technology has transformed the delivery of healthcare operations and communication between healthcare professionals and patients. The information technology used to facilitate such changes has been referred to as ‘eHealth’. eHealth has transformed the delivery of health services, from improving communication between patients and clinics, supporting self-management and adherence to medical advice. eHealth adoption has grown in different health areas such as transplantation care, over the last decade with the use of telemedicine, mobile health applications, electronic health records, wearable devices, and artificial intelligence. These digital health tools have played a vital role in changing the way healthcare is managed, delivered, and accessed within transplantation care. Despite the large use of eHealth, there is a lack of a comprehensive understanding in the benefits and challenges of using eHealth for transplants in the literature. Therefore, this study proposes a systematic analysis of the existing literature to create an overall understanding of the utilization of eHealth by identifying the main challenges and benefits of using eHealth to support the health of transplant patients, while also suggesting avenues for future studies. Key findings indicate four themes related to the use of eHealth in transplantation: (1) barriers to using digital health devices, (2) benefits of using health devices, (3) the process of developing digital health, and (4) users of digital health. Findings also identified future prospects of eHealth in transplantation, in using emerging technologies to improve patient outcomes. This study recommends future research look into different types of eHealth devices used in transplantation. As well as look at conducting studies in countries that have high transplantation rates to generate valuable insights. This study highlights the importance of investigating the use of eHealth in transplantation to ensure that patients receive the best possible care, optimize resource allocation, and advance medical knowledge in this critical field. By addressing potential challenges, identifying benefits, and exploring future prospects of e-health in transplantation, health facilities, and policymakers can work towards a future where transplantation care is more effective, accessible, and personalized for every patient. Moreover, despite the investigation of eHealth in the literature, there is still a gap regarding the role of eHealth in transplantation, such as incorporating cultural factors into the design of eHealth devices for diverse groups of users. Therefore, future studies may further investigate the important influencing factors and develop a comprehensive framework for designing eHealth tools.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10292/17561

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