Remote monitoring in peritoneal dialysis: an underutilized tool

There is a need for standardized remote monitoring in peritoneal dialysis protocols. Fewer reported hospitalization rates, shorter hospital stays, and lower automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) technique rates are some of the findings demonstrated in remote monitoring studies. While it is more costly to implement than traditional automated peritoneal dialysis, the reported benefits of remote monitoring outweigh the cost burden. Patients have an overall positive perception and experiences with remote monitoring-APD. Remote patient monitoring provides an additional invaluable resource to enhance the quality of care delivered to.