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Enhancing Transplantation Care with eHealth: Benefits, Challenges, and Key Considerations for the Future

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  • Ilaisaane Falevai

    (Information Systems and Operations Management, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand)

  • Farkhondeh Hassandoust

    (Information Systems and Operations Management, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand)

Abstract

eHealth has transformed transplantation care by enhancing communication between patients and clinics, supporting self-management, and improving adherence to medical advice. However, existing research on eHealth in transplantation remains fragmented, lacking a comprehensive understanding of its diverse users, associated benefits and challenges, and key considerations for intervention development. This systematic review, conducted following the PRISMA guidelines, analyzed the literature on eHealth in transplantation published between 2018 and September 2023 across multiple databases. A total of 60 studies were included, highlighting benefits such as improved patient engagement, accessibility, empowerment, and cost-efficiency. Three primary categories of barriers were identified: knowledge and access barriers, usability and implementation challenges, and trust issues. Additionally, patient-centered design and readiness were found to be crucial factors in developing effective eHealth solutions. These findings underscore the need for tailored, patient-centric interventions to maximize the potential of eHealth in transplantation care. Moreover, the success of eHealth interventions in transplantation is increasingly dependent on robust networking infrastructure, cloud-based telemedicine systems, and secure data-sharing platforms. These technologies facilitate real-time communication between transplant teams and patients, ensuring continuous care and monitoring.

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  • Ilaisaane Falevai & Farkhondeh Hassandoust, 2025. "Enhancing Transplantation Care with eHealth: Benefits, Challenges, and Key Considerations for the Future," Future Internet, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-47, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jftint:v:17:y:2025:i:4:p:177-:d:1636910
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