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E-Poster Submission Deadline
Please prepare and upload your E-Poster no later than March 14, 2026 11.59PM CET. After this date, you will no longer be able to prepare and upload your E-poster and it will not be displayed and accessible on the congress website.
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global health concern and a leading cause of death worldwide. In the Philippines, its prevalence surpasses the global average, placing it among the top causes of mortality in the country. CKD often leads to serious complications and requires costly, long-term treatments, underscoring the need for early detection, regular monitoring, and preventive care. The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted access to healthcare, accelerating the adoption of telemedicine as a vital tool for maintaining continuity of care. Telemedicine proved valuable for CKD patients in remote areas and was widely implemented by Filipino nephrologists during the height of the pandemic. As healthcare systems transition into a post-pandemic era, evaluating patient satisfaction with telemedicine is essential to guide its continued use and improvement in routine CKD management.
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among adult non-dialysis CKD patients who used video-based telemedicine from June 1, 2020 to December 31, 2023. An online survey using Google Forms was distributed. The survey included demographic and clinical questions, and the 14-item Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ). A total score of ≥56 out of 70 was considered “satisfied.” Statistical analyses were performed using Stata v17. Mann-Whitney U and Chi-square/Fisher’s Exact tests were used to compare patient characteristics by satisfaction level.
The study included 294 patients (response rate: 99%) with a high overall satisfaction rate of 95.24% (95% CI: 92.14–97.37%). Overall TSQ median score was 65, and 12% achieved a perfect score of 70. Characteristics associated with higher satisfaction included younger age, mild renal dysfunction (CKD stages 1-2), higher education levels, residing in NCR, and recent consultations in 2023. Lower satisfaction levels were noted among older patients, those with severe renal dysfunction (CKD stage 5), lower income, and those needing assistance with telemedicine devices.
Video-based telemedicine was well-received by non-dialysis CKD patients at USTH, with a high satisfaction rate. Key predictors of satisfaction included younger age, higher socioeconomic status, digital literacy, and milder CKD stages. These findings support the continued integration of telemedicine in nephrology, particularly for follow-up consultations, while emphasizing the need for support systems for older patients, those with more advanced disease, or limited technological access. Future research should explore clinical outcomes and provider perspectives to optimize long-term telemedicine use in CKD management.
