Table 1.

Advantages of telemedicine use in dialysis [ 10–17]

Patient-related   Technology may facilitate home therapy and/or shorten duration of home training. Reduction in patient travel time and costs. Patient empowerment and engagement in self-care. Less impact on work and employment. Increased patient confidence.

For the health economy   Reduction in staff travel time and costs for satellite clinics. Reduction in costs for outpatient clinics, clinic room usage, nursing support, parking. Improved access to healthcare for remote areas. Scarce resources such as outpatient clinics focus on those most in need. Less ambulance costs for transport and unscheduled visits.

For climate/environment   Considerably reduced fossil fuels used for commute to routine low-impact outpatient appointments. Less parking in hospital.