Electronic Health Solutions for Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Literature Review

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A recent study by researchers from Islamic Azad University in Tehran, Iran, has shed light on the effectiveness of electronic health (eHealth) solutions for kidney transplant recipients. The study, published in the journal mjlh lmy danshgah lwm pzshky krdstan, aimed to review published articles on eHealth in kidney transplant recipients and explore its potential in improving the quality of life for patients with end-stage renal disease.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study included 14 articles from Google Scholar, Scientific Information Database, and Magiran, with the USA having the highest number of publications (6 articles).
  • The research categorized eHealth methods into three groups: interventional studies (6 papers), studies on individual eHealth methods (2 studies), and cross-sectional or qualitative studies (6 studies).
  • The interventional studies demonstrated positive findings, indicating the potential of eHealth to improve the quality of life for kidney transplant recipients.
  • However, the research cautioned that there is still a need to evaluate the sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of these interventions.
  • The study's findings highlighted the importance of self-care practices after kidney transplantation to preserve the function of the transplanted organ.

Statistics:

  • 434 articles were screened, with 14 meeting the predefined criteria.
  • 6 articles were published in the USA, the highest number of publications among all countries.
  • 6 out of 14 articles were categorized as interventional studies, which demonstrated positive findings on the effectiveness of eHealth.
  • 2 articles reported on individual eHealth methods, while 6 articles were cross-sectional or qualitative studies investigating people's perspectives on eHealth.

Sources:

  • "Electronic Health for Kidney Transplant Recipients; A Literature Review" published in mjlh lmy danshgah lwm pzshky krdstan [1].
  • News report by NewsRx, a Health & Medicine news outlet [2].
  • Information on the study's authors, Sareh Kargar and Mona Kargar, and their affiliations [1].
  • Details on the study's methodology, including the use of Google Scholar, Scientific Information Database, and Magiran [1].

References:

[1] Kargar, S., et al. "Electronic Health for Kidney Transplant Recipients; A Literature Review." mjlh lmy danshgah lwm pzshky krdstan, vol. 29, no. 6, 2025, pp. 125-146.

[2] NewsRx. "Study Results from Islamic Azad University Update Understanding of Kidney Transplants (Electronic Health for Kidney Transplant Recipients; A Literature Review)." Health & Medicine Week, June 6, 2025, p. 7639.