ReviewAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing2026
Effects of digital health interventions on self-care and quality of life in patients with an ostomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the impact of DHIs on self-management, quality of life (QoL), and clinical outcomes in patients with an ostomy. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Fourteen RCTs ( Results: DHIs significantly improved self-management competence (SMD = 0.96, 95% CI: 0.65-1.23) and QoL (SMD = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.30-1.03). They also reduced the risk of stoma-related complications by 46% (RR = 0.54, 95% CI: 0.35-0.84). Benefits for psychological well-being and patient satisfaction were significant but associated with high heterogeneity and low certainty. Subgroup analyses revealed that effects were substantially larger in upper-middle-income countries and among patients with permanent stomas. Exploratory analyses found no significant difference in unplanned readmissions or patient retention between DHI and control groups. Conclusions: DHIs are effective for improving self-care, QoL, and reducing complications in patients with an ostomy. The greatest impact was observed in resource-limited settings and for permanent diversions. These tools should be integrated into standard postoperative care pathways. Future research requires standardized outcome measurement and long-term evaluations to confirm sustainability.
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