The Effect of Telenursing on the Quality of Life of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Systematic Literature Review

Fatimatus Zahron Faizin; Fitri Arofiati

doi:10.56741/IISTR.jphs.002070

Authors

Fatimatus Zahron Faizin
zahron.faizin.psc24@mail.umy.ac.id
Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
Fitri Arofiati Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8685-3546

Keywords:

Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Quality of Life, Telenursing

Abstract

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing global health issue that significantly impacts renal function and patients' quality of life, particularly those undergoing hemodialysis. Patients' quality of life is influenced by clinical, psychological, and environmental factors, where limited access to healthcare services often presents a barrier. Telenursing has emerged as a health technology innovation to provide remote nursing care to support disease management. This study aims to synthesize the effect of telenursing on the quality of life of CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis. The method used was a literature review searching articles via international databases Scopus, ProQuest, and PubMed. The search was limited to full-text English articles published between 2019 and 2024 using the keywords "hemodialysis", "telenursing", and "quality of life”. The selection process yielded 9 articles meeting the inclusion criteria. The review results indicate that telenursing interventions significantly improved quality of life scores, self-efficacy, and medication adherence compared to standard care. In conclusion, telenursing is effective as a holistic intervention model to enhance the quality of life for hemodialysis patients, although its implementation still faces challenges regarding infrastructure and digital literacy.

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Author Biographies

Fatimatus Zahron Faizin, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

is a postgraduate student in the Master of Nursing Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), Bantul, Indonesia. Her research interest focuses on medical-surgical nursing, particularly in the management of chronic kidney disease and the application of telenursing technology. She is currently completing her thesis on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients. (email: zahron.faizin.psc24@mail.umy.ac.id).

Fitri Arofiati, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

is a senior lecturer and researcher in the Master of Nursing Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), Indonesia. She obtained her Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN) from the Philippines and her Ph.D. in Nursing from Khon Kaen University, Thailand. Her areas of expertise include Nursing Management, Adult Nursing, and Emergency/Critical Care Nursing. She has received international recognition, including the Honorary Award for Outstanding Alumni from Khon Kaen University. She is actively involved in academic publications and research development at UMY. (email: fitri.arofiati@umy.ac.id).

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