Conventional vs. Tablet Computer-Based Patient Education following Lung Transplantation – A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hendrik Suhling, Jessica Rademacher, Imke Zinowsky, Jan Fuge, Mark Greer, Gregor Warnecke, Jacqueline M Smits, Anna Bertram, Axel Haverich, Tobias Welte and Jens Gottlieb

PLOS ONE, 2014, vol. 9, issue 3, 1-8

Abstract: Background: Accurate immunosuppression is of critical importance in preventing rejection, while avoiding toxicity following lung transplantation. The mainstay immunosuppressants are calcineurin inhibitors, which require regular monitoring due to interactions with other medications and diet. Adherence to immunosuppression and patient knowledge is vital and can be improved through patient education. Education using tablet-computers was investigated. Objective: To compare tablet-PC education and conventional education in improving immunosuppression trough levels in target range 6 months after a single education. Secondary parameters were ratio of immunosuppression level measurements divided by per protocol recommended measurements, time and patient satisfaction regarding education. Design: Single-centre, open labelled randomised controlled trial. Participants: Patients >6 months after lung-transplantation with

Date: 2014
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