Trial reportJMIR mHealth and uHealth2023
Impact of Mobile Apps in Conjunction With Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy on Patients' Complications, Quality of Life, and Health-Related Self-Care Behaviors: Randomized Clinical Trial.
Trial report in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07463443 (Effectiveness of Chatbot for Improving Caregiving Outcomes in Primary Caregivers of Geriatric Pneumonia Patients), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Effectiveness of Chatbot for Improving Caregiving Outcomes in Primary Caregivers of Geriatric Pneumonia Patients: A Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice.
Who cites it
4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 3 citations in OpenAlex.
- Emotional, Ethical and Cultural Challenges in Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Decision-Making: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of digital health interventions on self-care and quality of life in patients with an ostomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Review
- Feeding tube self-management experience of patients at home after discharge following esophageal cancer surgery.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- Applying the Timing It Right Framework to Caregiver Experiences and Needs in Adult Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
backgroundPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is commonly chosen for long-term enteral nutrition support. However, common complications of PEG include wound infection, leakage, obstruction, bleeding, dislodgement, pneumonia, peritonitis, and more. The anticipation of these complications by both patients and their family caregivers underscores the essential requirement of ongoing technical guidance for the daily care of PEG and the adoption of preventative strategies.
objectiveThis study aimed to establish and compare a health education program utilizing a tracking system for PEG using a mobile app (PEG app) and instant messaging software versus a paper-based health education program with instant messaging software. Their effectiveness in preventing complications, avoiding hospital readmissions, improving self-care practices, and enhancing quality of life outcomes was assessed.
methodsA randomized controlled trial design was used, and the study sample consisted of patients from a medical center in central Taiwan who underwent thoracic surgery or gastroenterology procedures. Inclusion criteria were being a new case undergoing his or her first gastric tube insertion and having the ability to operate a smartphone. Exclusion criteria were cases requiring tube replacement or nasogastric tubes. A total of 74 participants were enrolled, with 37 participants in the experimental group and 37 participants in the control group. Data collection took place from hospitalization until 1 month after discharge. The experimental group received care using the gastric tube tracking system (PEG app) and the Line app that included phone, text, and photo capture capabilities, while the control group received routine nursing care and used the Line app.
resultsThe experimental group demonstrated a significant reduction in the occurrence of complications compared with the control group (χ
conclusionsIntegration of the PEG app with instant messaging can enhance self-care ability, improve social aspects of quality of life, and reduce complications. The study results suggest that the PEG app could be used as an adjunct tool to promote patients' self-directed management of their gastric tube at home, particularly for patients who have undergone their first PEG placement and are being discharged from the hospital.
trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2300071271; https://tinyurl.com/4vvy584e.
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