Liver transplantation during COVID-19: Adaptive measures with future significance

Table 1 Telehealth in liver transplantation - benefits and possible drawbacks/areas of improvement

Benefits	Drawbacks
Ease of follow-up (lack of travel)	Lack of a physical exam
Fewer costs
Saves time
Preferred by patients living in remote areas
As effective as in-person follow-up (stricter drug level control may be required)	Few studies demonstrated increased readmissions associated with telehealth follow-ups[56]
Ease of access (smartphone, smartwatch apps)	Lack of access to technology (hardware)
	Institution-level
	Patient-level
Multiple aspects of postop patient care (immunosuppression, diet, exercise, etc.)	Communities/homes with limited internet access (software)
	Technical problems (hardware)
	Lack of a private setting in shared living environments
	Limited English proficiency, need for an interpreter
	Auditory/visual impairment, additional need for aids
	Concerns regarding adherence of younger patients