Emerging technologies for supporting patients during Hemodialysis: A scoping review

What was already known on the topic:•Patients undergoing hemodialysis experience multiple symptoms which can present physical and emotional challenges.•The benefits of Health Information Technology (HIT) for chronic disease management are well documented.What this study added to our knowledge:•Incorporating technologies for patients during hemodialysis it could be important to improve patient engagement and treatment efficacy.•The use of technologies for intradialytic periods, including virtual reality, exergames, websites, and mobile apps, is highlighted. To synthesize the available evidence about the use of Health Information Technology (HIT) to support patients during hemodialysis. The Joanna Briggs Institute’s methodological guidelines for scoping reviews and the PRISMA-ScR checklist were employed. Bibliographic searches across MEDLINE®, CINAHL®, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Scopus, MedicLatina, and Cochrane yielded 932 records. Eighteen studies published between 2003 and 2023 were included. They explored a range of HITs, including virtual reality, exergames, websites, and mobile applications, all specifically developed for use during the intradialytic period. This study highlights the HITs developed for use during hemodialysis treatment, supporting physical exercise, disease management, and enhancement of self-efficacy and self-care.