Journal: Blood Purification
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2026
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) has emerged as a valuable home-based renal replacement therapy that offers patients autonomy, improved quality of life, and comparable clinical outcomes to in-center hemodialysis, often at lower cost. However, the expansion of PD programs remains limited by challenges in patient education, clinical oversight, and timely management of complications.
In this context, telemedicine and digital health technologies are playing an increasingly transformative role. The integration of remote monitoring systems, e-health platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools enables continuous patient surveillance, proactive clinical decision-making, and more personalized care in home dialysis. These innovations are reshaping the way clinicians and care teams approach PD, particularly in rural or underserved areas.
Recent advancements in machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) have opened new frontiers in the management of PD. Predictive algorithms can identify early signs of treatment failure, peritonitis, or hospitalization risk, allowing clinicians to intervene before complications arise. AI models can also support automated treatment adjustments, optimize fluid and solute balance, and improve patient stratification based on risk profiles. These tools promise to enhance the precision, safety, and responsiveness of telemedicine in PD.
This Special Issue of Blood Purification aims to gather high-quality research and expert reviews on the evolving role of telemedicine in PD. Submissions are welcome on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Implementation strategies for telemedicine in PD
- Impact on clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and patient safety
- AI, machine learning, and deep learning in PD monitoring and decision support
- Patient engagement, digital literacy, and user experience
- Integration with electronic health records and remote care systems
- Ethical and organizational challenges in telehealth adoption
By contributing to this article collection, authors will help define the current landscape and future directions of telemedicine in PD, paving the way for its broader and more effective implementation.
Please select the option “Call for Papers: Telemedicine and Digital Innovation in Peritoneal Dialysis: Toward a New Standard of Care” when submitting your manuscript and mention this Call for Papers in your cover letter.
Article publication is subject to rigorous peer review in line with the journal's editorial policies. Please refer to our author guidelines for further details about the publication conditions.
As a hybrid journal, Blood Purification supports Open Access publications. Corresponding authors can publish Open Access articles at no or reduced cost if they are associated with or employed by one of these universities/institutions.