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However, research on the eHealth needs of patients using HD is scarce.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to support the design of eHealth for patients with CKD, particularly for patients using HD, by developing a kidney disease experience map that illustrates user needs, concerns, and barriers. The research questions were (1) what experiences do patients, particularly older adults, have in their everyday lives with CKD? (2) what user needs do patients with CKD have for HD eHealth? (3) how can these needs be illustrated using the experience map technique? The study focused on patients aged >60 years, as they are at a higher risk of chronic conditions. The study was conducted as part of the eHealth in HD project, coordinated by Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Finland.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n In total, 18 patients in different care modalities participated in retrospective interviews conducted between October 2020 and April 2021. The interviews included a preliminary task with patient journey illustrations and questions about their experiences and everyday lives with CKD. The data analysis was conducted using a thematic analysis approach and the process included several phases.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n On the basis of the thematic analysis, 5 categories were identified: healthy habits, concerns about and barriers to eHealth use, digital communication, patients\u2019 emotions, and everyday life with CKD. These were illustrated in the first version of the kidney disease experience map. The patients had different healthy habits regarding social life, sports, and other activities. They had challenges with poorly functioning eHealth software and experienced other factors, such as a lack of interest and lack of skills for eHealth use. Technical devices do not always meet the emotional or physical needs of their users. This caused feelings of frustration, worry, and fear in patients, yet also fostered situational awareness and hope.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The experience map is a promising method for illustrating user needs and communicating the patient\u2019s voice for eHealth development. eHealth offers possibilities to support patient\u2019s everyday life with chronic disease. The patient\u2019s situation and capacity to use eHealth solutions vary with their everyday challenges, opportunities, and their current stage of treatment. 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