Case Study

A Better Way to Support Patients at Home

For patients living with kidney failure, Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) offers something rare in chronic care. Independence.

The ability to manage treatment at home. A routine that preserves comfort and quality of life.

Yet between clinic visits, this independence can turn into uncertainty. Care teams lose visibility into patients’ daily realities. Are they stable, are complications emerging, is their dialysis still effective?

Traditional PD management leaves persistent gaps:

• No continuous insight into symptoms, vitals, or dialysis adequacy
• Delayed detection of potential complications
• Patients unsure when to escalate concerns
• Clinicians relying on sporadic calls and fragmented updates

This reactive model leaves too much room for risk. Sheba Medical Center set out to change that.

Reimagining PD Care with Continuous Connection

Guided by the leadership of Dr. Pazit Beckerman, Sheba created a Virtual Peritoneal Dialysis Clinic powered by the Datos Health HybridCare platform.

The vision. Build a proactive, connected, always-on model of home dialysis care.

A smarter, more supportive PD experience

The virtual pathway integrates remote monitoring, structured communication, and automation into one seamless ecosystem:

• Connected-device tracking of blood pressure and weight
• Weekly questionnaires and monthly PROMs capturing real-time patient reported health
• A patient-friendly mobile app for symptoms, questions, and direct communication
• Educational reminders and training videos that strengthen adherence
• A comprehensive dashboard giving clinicians a unified, real-time view
• Nurse-led alert reviews several times a week with timely follow-up

This hybrid model blends high-touch human care with digital efficiency.

Patients feel heard and supported, clinicians gain clarity and oversight, and real-time PD monitoring becomes the norm.

How the Virtual Pathway Changes the PD Journey

The pathway developed by Dr. Pazit Beckerman is outlined in the poster “A Virtual Peritoneal Dialysis Clinic to Advance Patient Care”. Its impact is clear.

1. True monitoring between visits. Care teams now receive continuous digital signals, including blood pressure trends, weight changes, symptom reports, and technical alerts. This enables earlier intervention and reduces the risk of complications.
2. Patients feel more supported and confident. Regular touchpoints, rapid responses, and visible clinical oversight help patients feel connected and reassured throughout their dialysis journey.
3. More stable clinical indicators. Ongoing monitoring contributes to more balanced blood pressure patterns and steady weight. Both are essential for PD safety and effectiveness.
4. Smooth, efficient workflows for staff. All patient information flows into a single dashboard, simplifying triage and improving decision-making. Nurses and physicians spend less time gathering data and more time delivering meaningful care.

Setting a New Standard for Home Dialysis Care

The Virtual PD Clinic is redefining what home dialysis can look like.

Patients receive safer, more connected care, clinicians gain real-time visibility and efficiency, and the healthcare system moves closer to truly hybrid, proactive care.

This pathway did not simply modernize PD follow-up, it established a new standard for hybrid kidney care, proving that when technology and human support come together, home dialysis becomes safer, calmer, and far more connected.

For the ASN 2025 Virtual PD Poster by Dr. Pazit Beckerman, click here.