A Review of Mobile Device Interventions for Continuous Nursing of Patients Undergoing Maintenance Haemodialysis

Abstract

Background: Maintenance haemodialysis (MHD) has been one of the most important renal replacement therapies for patients with end-stage renal disease in recent years. Continuous nursing is considered a prerequisite for high-quality healthcare and is crucial for medical staff, patients and their families. Providing continuous nursing services for patients with chronic diseases via mobile medical means can effectively improve the quality of life of medical staff. Objective: To summarise the application of various mobile device intervention methods for medical patients receiving MHD to provide a reference for the development of mobile health in the continuous nursing of patients undergoing this procedure. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and CNKI. The literature on the application of various mobile medical methods for nursing patients receiving MHD, both domestic and international, is retrospectively reviewed. The current research results and the existing problems are summarised. Results: A total of 18 studies were reviewed, which showed that Chinese researchers have preliminarily explored the relevant problems of applying mobile healthcare to the continuous nursing of patients receiving haemodialysis and have achieved some effective applications. Based on the "Internet+" medical concept, providing follow-up, health guidance, psychological counselling and other continuous nursing services for patients with chronic diseases via mobile medical means can effectively improve the work efficiency of medical staff, as well as the self-management ability and compliance of patients. Conclusion: Mobile health has great potential and prospects in the continuous nursing of patients receiving MHD, For instance, a WeChat-based intervention could improve patients' satisfaction and trust in nurses. But it also requires further research and improvement to ensure its quality and safety.