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Bozkul G, Senol Celik S, Nur Arslan H. Nursing interventions for the self-efficacy of ostomy patients: A systematic review. J Tissue Viability 2024; 33:165-173. [PMID: 38627154 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2024.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Self-efficacy interventions, which include the acquisition of skills that enable patients to manage their health on a daily basis, play a key role in ostomy patients, which leads to significant changes in the quality of life of patients. In this context, nursing interventions to increase self-efficacy of ostomy patients are very important. In this context, nursing interventions are crucial to increase the self-efficacy of ostomy patients. OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review is to describe nursing interventions for ostomy patients' self-efficacy (primary outcome) and the impact of these interventions on patient outcomes (complications, quality of life, satisfaction, psychological resilience, stoma adaptation) (secondary outcomes). METHOD As a systematic review, this study included articles published in PUBMED, Web of Science, Science-Direct, TUBITAK-ULAKBIM, and TRDizin databases between January 2013 and January 2023 that included nursing interventions for self-efficacy ostomy patients. This systematic review was developed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. The risk of bias was assessed using the RoB2 tool developed by Cochrane. RESULTS A total of 1211 articles were retrieved from the databases using Turkish and English keywords. Fifteen studies met the study criteria. These studies found that various interventions, such as training, telephone follow-up, psychosocial support groups, or mobile applications provided to intervention groups, increased self-efficacy, decreased stoma-related complications, improved stoma adaptation, and improved quality of life by increasing patients' knowledge and awareness of stoma. CONCLUSION Nursing interventions to improve the self-efficacy and adaptation of ostomy patients are critical. This improvement leads to a reduction in adverse patient outcomes and ostomy complications, shorter hospital stays, and increased patient and nurse satisfaction.
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- Gamze Bozkul
- Tarsus University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Turkey.
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Aubert M, Buscail E, Duchalais E, Cazelles A, Collard M, Charleux-Muller D, Jeune F, Nuzzo A, Pellegrin A, Theuil L, Toutain A, Trilling B, Siproudhis L, Meurette G, Lefevre JH, Maggiori L, Mege D. Management of adult intestinal stomas: The 2023 French guidelines. J Visc Surg 2024; 161:106-128. [PMID: 38448363 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2024.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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AIM Digestive stoma are frequently performed. The last French guidelines have been published twenty years ago. Our aim was to update French clinical practice guidelines for the perioperative management of digestive stoma and stoma-related complications. METHODS A systematic literature review of French and English articles published between January 2000 and May 2022 was performed. Only digestive stoma for fecal evacuation in adults were considered. Stoma in children, urinary stoma, digestive stoma for enteral nutrition, and rare stoma (Koch, perineal) were not included. RESULTS Guidelines include the surgical landmarks to create digestive stoma (ideal location, mucocutaneous anastomosis, utility of support rods, use of prophylactic mesh), the perioperative clinical practice guidelines (patient education, preoperative ostomy site marking, postoperative equipment, prescriptions, and follow-up), the management of early stoma-related complications (difficulties for nursing, high output, stoma necrosis, retraction, abscess and peristomal skin complications), and the management of late stoma-related complications (stoma prolapse, parastomal hernia, stoma stenosis, late stoma retraction). A level of evidence was assigned to each statement. CONCLUSION These guidelines will be very useful in clinical practice, and allow to delete some outdated dogma.
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- Mathilde Aubert
- Department of Digestive Surgery, hôpital Timone, Aix Marseille University, AP-HM, Marseille, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, hôpital Rangueil, Toulouse, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, Sorbonne université, 75012, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, hôpital Saint-Louis, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, hôpital Beaujon, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, hôpital Saint-Louis, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, hôpital Saint-Antoine, AP-HP, Sorbonne université, 75012, Paris, France
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- Digestive Surgery Department, hôpital Saint-Louis, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, hôpital Timone, Aix Marseille University, AP-HM, Marseille, France.
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Mullin K, Rentea RM, Appleby M, Reeves PT. Gastrointestinal Ostomies in Children: A Primer for the Pediatrician. Pediatr Rev 2024; 45:210-224. [PMID: 38556505 DOI: 10.1542/pir.2023-006195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Despite the advancement of medical therapies in the care of the preterm neonate, in the management of short bowel syndrome and the control of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, the need to create fecal ostomies remains a common, advantageous treatment option for many medically complex children.
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- Kaitlyn Mullin
- Pediatric Colorectal Center, Department of Pediatrics, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
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- Comprehensive Colorectal Center, Department of Surgery, Children's Mercy Hospital-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
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- Pediatric Colorectal Center, Department of Pediatrics, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
- Department of Pediatrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
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van der Storm SL, Consten ECJ, Govaert MJPM, Tuynman JB, Oosterling SJ, Grotenhuis BA, Smits AB, Marsman HA, van Rossem CC, van Duyn EB, de Nes LCF, Verdaasdonk E, de Vries Reilingh TS, Vening W, Bemelman WA, Schijven MP. Better stoma care using the Stoma App: does it help? A first randomized double-blind clinical trial on the effect of mobile healthcare on quality of life in stoma patients. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:1442-1453. [PMID: 38191813 PMCID: PMC10881728 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10593-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Receiving a stoma significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Coping with this new situation can be difficult, which may result in a variety of physical and psychosocial problems. It is essential to provide adequate guidance to help patients cope with their stoma, as this positively influences self-efficacy in return. Higher self-efficacy reduces psychosocial problems increasing patient's quality of life. This study investigates whether a new mobile application, the Stoma App, improves quality of life. And if personalized guidance, timed support, and peer contact offered as an in-app surplus makes a difference. METHODS A double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted between March 2021 and April 2023. Patients aged > 18 years undergoing ileostomy or colostomy surgery, in possession of a compatible smartphone were included. The intervention group received the full version of the app containing personalized and time guidance, peer support, and generic (non-personalized) stoma-related information. The control group received a restricted version with only generic information. Primary outcome was stoma quality of life. Secondary outcomes included psychological adaption, complications, re-admittance, reoperations, and length of hospital stay. RESULTS The intervention version of the app was used by 96 patients and the control version by 112 patients. After correction for confounding, the intervention group reported a significant 3.1-point improvement in stoma-related quality of life one month postoperatively (p = 0.038). On secondary outcomes, no significant improvements could be retrieved of the intervention group. CONCLUSION The Stoma App improves the quality of life of stoma patients. Peer support and personalized guidance are of significant importance in building self-efficacy. It is to be recommended to implement Stoma app-freely available software qualifying as a medical device-in standard stoma care pathways for the benefits of both patients and healthcare providers.
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- Sebastiaan L van der Storm
- Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
- Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Surgery, Antonius Ziekenhuis, Nieuwengein, The Netherlands
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- Surgery, Rijnstate Ziekenhuis, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Haveman ME, Jonker LT, Hermens HJ, Tabak M, de Vries JPP. Effectiveness of current perioperative telemonitoring on postoperative outcome in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery: A systematic review of controlled trials. J Telemed Telecare 2024; 30:215-229. [PMID: 34723689 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x211047710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perioperative telemonitoring of patients undergoing major surgery might lead to improved postoperative outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the effectiveness of current perioperative telemonitoring interventions on postoperative clinical, patient-reported, and financial outcome measures in patients undergoing major surgery. METHODS For this systematic review, PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase databases were searched for eligible articles published between January 1, 2009 and March 15, 2021. Studies were eligible as they described: (P) patients aged 18 years or older who underwent major abdominal surgery, (I) perioperative telemonitoring as intervention, (C) a control group receiving usual care, (O) any type of postoperative clinical, patient-reported, or financial outcome measures, and (S) an interventional study design. RESULTS The search identified 2958 articles of which 10 were eligible for analysis, describing nine controlled trials of 2438 patients. Perioperative telemonitoring comprised wearable biosensors (n = 3), websites (n = 3), e-mail (n = 1), and mobile applications (n = 2). Outcome measures were clinical (n = 8), patient-reported (n = 5), and financial (n = 2). Results show significant improvement of recovery time, stoma self-efficacy and pain in the early postoperative phase in patients receiving telemonitoring. Other outcome measures were not significantly different between the groups. CONCLUSION Evidence for the effectiveness of perioperative telemonitoring in major surgery is scarce. There is a need for good quality studies with sufficient patients while ensuring that the quality and usability of the technology and the adoption in care processes are optimal.
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- Marjolein E Haveman
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Signals and Systems, University of Twente, the Netherlands
- eHealth group, Roessingh Research and Development, the Netherlands
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- Department of Biomedical Signals and Systems, University of Twente, the Netherlands
- eHealth group, Roessingh Research and Development, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
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Özkaya E, Harputlu D. The Effect of Education Via Videoconferencing at Home on Individuals' Self-efficacy and Adaptation to Life with a Stoma: A Randomized Controlled Study. Adv Skin Wound Care 2024; 37:86-94. [PMID: 38241451 DOI: 10.1097/asw.0000000000000098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of education via videoconferencing at home on individuals' self-efficacy and adaptation to life with a stoma. METHODS A randomized controlled experimental study was conducted between November 2021 and July 2022 in an education and research hospital (face-to-face) and at the homes of individuals with a stoma (online). The study sample consisted of 60 individuals with a stoma: 30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group. Study data were collected using the Individuals with Stoma Identification Form, Stoma Self-efficacy Scale (SSES), and Ostomy Adjustment Inventory-23 (OAI-23). After discharge, participants in the experimental group received educational booklets and education on stoma care in four video conference sessions. The authors analyzed the data using frequency and percentage distributions, χ2 analyses, independent-sample t tests, Wilcoxon tests, and Mann-Whitney U tests. RESULTS There was a significant difference between the median pretest SSES and OAI-23 scores and the median posttest SSES and OAI-23 scores in the experimental group. At the end of the study, more individuals in the experimental group cared for their own stoma. CONCLUSIONS The education provided to individuals with a stoma significantly increased their self-efficacy and stoma adaptation scores. Hence, providing structured, continuous education on stoma care by nurses and using videoconferencing as an education method are recommended.
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- Edanur Özkaya
- Edanur Özkaya, MSc, RN, is Research Assistant, Department of Public Health Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey. Deniz Harputlu, PhD, RN, is Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Akureyri, Faculty of Nursing, Iceland
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Wei‐ying Z, Hui‐ren Z, Hai‐ping Y, Li‐li M. The effect of telemedicine on stoma-related complications in adults with enterostomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14572. [PMID: 38272790 PMCID: PMC10789586 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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To assess the effect of telemedicine on stoma-related complications in adults with enterostomy, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the effects of the telemedicine group compared to the usual group. Literature searches were performed in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, China Biology Medicine (CBM), China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang and VIP databases from their inception up to October 2023. Two authors independently screened and extracted data from the included and excluded literature according to predetermined criteria. Data collected were subjected to meta-analysis using Review Manager 5.3 software. The final analysis included a total of 22 articles, encompassing 2237 patients (telemedicine group: 1125 patients, usual group: 1112 patients). The meta-analysis results demonstrated that, compared to the usual group, the telemedicine group significantly reduced the overall occurrence of stoma-related complications, with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.22 (95% CI = 0.15-0.32, p < 0.00001). Furthermore, it resulted in a decrease in stoma complications (OR = 0.27, 95% CI = 0.15-0.47, p < 0.00001) and peristomal complications (OR = 0.25, 95% CI = 0.19-0.34, p < 0.00001). Therefore, the existing evidence suggests that the application of telemedicine can reduce the incidence of stoma and peristomal complications, making it a valuable clinical recommendation.
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- Zhang Wei‐ying
- Shanghai East HospitalTongji University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai East HospitalTongji University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai East HospitalTongji University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Shanghai East HospitalTongji University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
- East Hosptial Affiliated toTongji UniversityShanghaiChina
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Zhou L, Zhang F, Li H, Wang L. Post-discharge health education for patients with enterostomy: A nationwide interventional study. J Glob Health 2023; 13:04172. [PMID: 38085224 PMCID: PMC10716631 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.13.04172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Background After discharge, patients with enterostomy face problems with poor self-nursing ability and low levels of psychological and social adjustment, which, without timely intervention, seriously affect their quality of life. We delivered health education to discharged enterostomy patients based on a WeChat health management program and evaluated its impact on their ostomy self-care ability and psychosocial adaptation level. Methods Based on the WeChat health management program, we conducted continuous health education in the first, third, seventh, 11th, and 23rd weeks after discharge of enterostomy patients/before temporary enterostomy restoration to observe its impact on their self-care ability and psychosocial adaptation levels, as evaluated by an ostomy self-care ability questionnaire and ostomy adjustment inventory-20 checklist. Results We included 4201 patients with enterostomy. Our findings showed that the self-care score of patients with enterostomy at discharge (baseline) (mean = 15.23, standard deviation (SD) = 5.22) was lower than that after intervention (mean = 17.71, SD = 1.28) (P < 0.05). The enterostomy psychosocial adaptation score of the enterostomy patients at discharge (baseline) (mean = 44.59, SD = 9.82) was lower than that after intervention (mean = 50.25, SD = 12.97) (P < 0.05). Conclusions Health education for enterostomy patients after discharge can improve their self-care ability and psychological adaptation. Future studies could further explore the views and attitudes of this population toward health education based on the WeChat health management program.
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- Lu Zhou
- Department of Nursing, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China
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Moulaei K, Iranmanesh E, Ahmadian L. The Impact of Health Technologies on Ostomy Care: A Systematic Review of Health Technologies Impact on Ostomy Care. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2023; 50:489-494. [PMID: 37966077 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000001021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate studies in which health information technology was used to improve ostomy care and management. METHODS Systematic literature review. SEARCH STRATEGIES The review was performed according to PRISMA Guidelines. Three scientific databases, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science, were searched with no time limitation using key words related to information technology and ostomy. The selection of articles and data collection were carried out by 2 reviewers and disagreements were resolved via discussion with a third, independent reviewer. FINDINGS The initial search of electronic databases retrieved 1679 elements; following removal of duplicate records, title and abstract review, and articles read in full for inclusion/exclusion criteria, 10 articles were included in the review. Analysis of findings from studies included in our review addresses technologies used to care for persons living with an ostomy. Elements were divided into 2 categories: (1) sensor-based wearable technologies, which were mostly used to assess the fecal output and fullness of ostomy pouching system, and (2) computer-based, tablet based, and smartphones platforms, which were used for teaching and learning. The most significant outcomes were increasing patients' knowledge and awareness of ostomy, enhancing patient's participation in self-care processes, and improving self-efficacy levels. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE We found limited research regarding the effectiveness of technology-based interventions on the management of ostomy patients. Findings of this systematic review suggest that the application of technologies has created a positive effect on the management of an ostomy, provided opportunities for enhancing self-efficacy, self-care, and self-management. The results of this study can be a basis for designing efficient technology-based systems for the management of ostomy.
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- Khadijeh Moulaei
- Khadijeh Moulaei, PhD, Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Paramedical, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Elnaz Iranmanesh, Msc, Department of Information Technology Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
- Leila Ahmadian, PhD, Department of Health Information Sciences, Faculty of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Khadijeh Moulaei, PhD, Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Paramedical, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Elnaz Iranmanesh, Msc, Department of Information Technology Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
- Leila Ahmadian, PhD, Department of Health Information Sciences, Faculty of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Khadijeh Moulaei, PhD, Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Paramedical, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran
- Elnaz Iranmanesh, Msc, Department of Information Technology Engineering, Faculty of Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
- Leila Ahmadian, PhD, Department of Health Information Sciences, Faculty of Management and Medical Information Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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van der Storm SL, Bemelman WA, van Dieren S, Schijven MP. A personalized app to improve quality of life of patients with a stoma: A protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:2071-2077. [PMID: 37587614 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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AIM Proper education, guidance and support is crucial before and following creation of a stoma. Patients with a stoma and their close relatives need to adapt to and cope with this new - and sometimes unforeseen - situation, which may result in insecurities and a variety of psychosocial problems. Self-efficacy is associated both with a reduction in psychosocial problems and with improved quality of life. The main objective of this study was to investigate whether self-reported quality of life of patients with a stoma can be enhanced by offering personalized and timed guidance, as well as peer contact, in a patient-centred mobile application. METHOD A multicentre, double-blind, randomized controlled trial will be conducted. Consented adults >18 years of age who will receive an ileostomy or colostomy and possess an eligible smartphone will be included. The intervention group will be given the full version of the application (containing personalized and timed guidance, such as operation-specific information and information on the associated care pathway) to install on their smartphone. In addition, the intervention group has access to a protected peer-support platform within the app. The control group will receive a restricted version of the application that contains only generic (non-personalized) stoma-related information. The primary outcome is quality of life, 3 months postoperatively. Secondary outcomes are Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), such as psychological adaption, as well as number of complications, re-admission and re-operation rates and the length of hospital stay. RESULTS Patient enrolment began in March 2021. Data collection was not complete when this protocol was submitted. CONCLUSION We hypothesize that patients with a stoma who are supported by the intervention version of the app will report a significantly higher quality of life than patients with a stoma who are supported by the control version of the app (ie, are not offered personalized and timed guidance and information and do not have access to peer support in the app).
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- Sebastiaan L van der Storm
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Chia S, Xia J, Kwan YH, Lim ZY, Tan CS, Low SG, Xu B, Loo YX, Kong LY, Koh CW, Towle RM, Lim SF, Yoon S, Seah SSY, Low LL. Evaluating the association of COVID-19 restrictions on discharge planning and post-discharge outcomes in the community hospital and Singapore regional health system. FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES 2023; 3:1147698. [PMID: 37744642 PMCID: PMC10513784 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2023.1147698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Objectives The COVID-19 is a global health issue with widespread impact around the world, and many countries initiated lockdowns as part of their preventive measures. We aim to quantify the duration of delay in discharge to community from Community Hospitals, as well as quantify adverse patient outcomes post discharge pre and during lockdown period. Design and methods We conducted a before-after study comparing the length of stay in Community Hospitals, unscheduled readmissions or Emergency Department attendance, patients' quality of life using EQ5D-5l, number and severity of falls, in patients admitted and discharged before and during lockdown period. Results The average length of stay in the lockdown group (27.77 days) were significantly longer than that of the pre-lockdown group (23.76 days), p = 0.003. There were similar proportions of patients with self-reported falls post discharge between both groups. Patients in the pre-lockdown group had slightly better EQ-5D-5l Index score at 0.55, compared to the lockdown study group at 0.49. Half of the patients in both groups were referred to Community Care Services on discharge. Conclusion Our study would help in developing a future systematic preparedness guideline and contingency plans in times of disease outbreak and other similar public health emergencies.
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- Shermain Chia
- Post-Acute and Continuing Care, Outram Community Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research and Translational Innovation Office, Singhealth Community Hospitals, Singapore, Singapore
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- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Population Health & Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Post-Acute and Continuing Care, Sengkang Community Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Post-Acute and Continuing Care, Sengkang Community Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Post-Acute and Continuing Care, Outram Community Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Medical Social Services, Sengkang Community Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Medical Social Services, Outram Community Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Specialty Nursing, Population Health & Integrated Care Office, Regional Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Regional Health System Community Nursing, Population Health & Integrated Care Office, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research and Translational Innovation Office, Singhealth Community Hospitals, Singapore, Singapore
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- Post-Acute and Continuing Care, Outram Community Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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van der Storm SL, Hensen N, Schijven MP. Patient satisfaction with stoma care and their expectations on mobile apps for supportive care. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:1852-1862. [PMID: 37507846 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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AIM Self-efficacy in stoma care is essential, as it reduces morbidity and psychosocial problems. Mobile applications (apps) may optimise patients' self-efficacy. This article investigates patients' satisfaction with stoma care, their attitudes towards a supporting app aiming to promote self-efficacy and evaluate which functionalities are desired. METHOD A survey was sent to members of the two stoma-related patient associations in the Netherlands. Associations between patient characteristics, satisfaction concerning received stoma care, and willingness to use an app were evaluated. RESULTS The survey was completed by 1868 patients. Overall satisfaction was scored as 6.6, with shortfalls reported in the preoperative information provision, stoma site selection, and postoperative care. Patients of older age, who were unaware of getting a stoma, had an ileostomy, a low quality of life or psychosocial problems, were less satisfied. An app was expected to be of added value by 59.4% of the patients having a stoma for less than three years, compared to the significantly lower 43.8% expectation rate of the remaining study population (p < 0.001). Moreover, patients with a high frequency of physical or psychosocial problems expressed higher levels of interest. CONCLUSION Patients were only moderately satisfied with their received stoma care. A supportive app is most likely beneficial for patients who had a stoma for less than three years, were in an acute situation, and/or have stoma-related problems. Most patients prefer information via internet or on paper, although apps may offer additional benefits. It is important to acknowledge digital literacy and to council patients appropriately about the benefits and help them to use apps.
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- Sebastiaan L van der Storm
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam Public Health, Digital Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Baniasadi T, Hassaniazad M, Rostam Niakan Kalhori S, Shahi M, Ghazisaeedi M. Developing a mobile health application for wound telemonitoring: a pilot study on abdominal surgeries post-discharge care. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2023; 23:103. [PMID: 37268995 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-023-02199-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Many early signs of Surgical Site Infection (SSI) developed during the first thirty days after discharge remain inadequately recognized by patients. Hence, it is important to use interactive technologies for patient support in these times. It helps to diminish unnecessary exposure and in-person outpatient visits. Therefore, this study aims to develop a follow-up system for remote monitoring of SSIs in abdominal surgeries. MATERIAL AND METHODS This pilot study was carried out in two phases including development and pilot test of the system. First, the main requirements of the system were extracted through a literature review and exploration of the specific needs of abdominal surgery patients in the post-discharge period. Next extracted data was validated according to the agreement level of 30 clinical experts by the Delphi method. After confirming the conceptual model and the primary prototype, the system was designed. In the pilot test phase, the usability of the system was qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated by the participation of patients and clinicians. RESULTS The general architecture of the system consists of a mobile application as a patient portal and a web-based platform for patient remote monitoring and 30-day follow-up by the healthcare provider. Application has a wide range of functionalities including collecting surgery-related documents, and regular assessment of self-reported symptoms via systematic tele-visits based on predetermined indexes and wound images. The risk-based models embedded in the database included a minimum set with 13 rules derived from the incidence, frequency, and severity of SSI-related symptoms. Accordingly, alerts were generated and displayed via notifications and flagged items on clinicians' dashboards. In the pilot test phase, out of five scheduled tele-visits, 11 (of 13) patients (85%), completed at least two visits. The nurse-centered support was very helpful in the recovery stage. Finally, the result of a pilot usability evaluation showed users' satisfaction and willingness to use the system. CONCLUSION Implementing a telemonitoring system is potentially feasible and acceptable. Applying this system as part of routine postoperative care management can provide positive effects and outcomes, especially in the era of coronavirus disease when more willingness to telecare service is considered.
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- Tayebeh Baniasadi
- Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Management, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Peter L. Reichertz Institute for Medical Informatics of TU Braunschweig and Hannover Medical School, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
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- Department of Health Information Management, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Soares-Pinto I, Braga AMP, Santos IMRMA, Ferreira NMRG, Silva SCDRE, Alves PJ. eHealth Promoting Stoma Self-care for People With an Elimination Ostomy: Focus Group Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e39826. [PMID: 36912879 PMCID: PMC10132022 DOI: 10.2196/39826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The construction of an elimination stoma has a physical, psychological, and social impact on the person. The development of stoma self-care competence contributes to the adaptation to a new health condition and improvement of quality of life. eHealth refers to everything associated with information and communication technology and health care, including telemedicine, mobile health, and health informatics. The use of eHealth platforms by the person with an ostomy, as a digital application that includes websites and mobile phone apps, can bring scientific knowledge and well-informed practices to individuals, families, and communities. It also allows functionalities that enable the person to describe and identify early signs and symptoms and precursors of complications and to be guided to an adequate health response for their problems. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to define the most relevant content and features to promote ostomy self-care integrated into an eHealth platform as a digital app or website to be used by patients for self-management of stoma care. METHODS We developed a descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach using the focus group methodology, which was oriented to reach a consensus of at least 80%. A convenience sample of 7 participants consisting of stomatherapy nurses was used. The focus group discussion was recorded, and field notes were taken. The focus group meeting was fully transcribed, and a qualitative analysis was performed. The research question was: Which content and features for ostomy self-care promotion should be integrated into an eHealth platform as a digital app or website? RESULTS An eHealth platform, which can be a smartphone app or website, for people with ostomy should provide content aimed at promoting self-care, namely in the field of knowledge and self-monitoring, as well as the possibility of interacting with a stomatherapy care nurse. CONCLUSIONS The stomatherapy nurse has a decisive role in promoting adaptation to life with a stoma, namely through the promotion of stoma self-care. Technological evolution has emerged as a useful tool to enhance nursing interventions and promote self-care competence. The development of an eHealth platform aimed at promoting ostomy self-care should include the capabilities for telehealth and help with decision-making regarding self-monitoring and seeking differentiated care.
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- Igor Soares-Pinto
- Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal.,Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa, Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal
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- Instituto Português de Oncologia de Coimbra Francisco Gentil, Gabinete de Estomaterapia, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal.,Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Saúde, Porto, Portugal
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Patient Education for Stoma Patients. SEMINARS IN COLON AND RECTAL SURGERY 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.scrs.2023.100952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Wu L, Lin Y, Xue R, Guo B, Bai J. The effects of continuous nursing via the WeChat platform on neonates after enterostomy: a single-centre retrospective cohort study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:13. [PMID: 36635754 PMCID: PMC9835361 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01177-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Temporary enterostomy is an effective treatment for various neonatal intestinal diseases. However, family caregivers find it challenging to provide the required nursing care. Nursing management is very important for reducing parents' anxiety and improving the patients' quality of life. This research aimed to compare the effects of continuous nursing using the WeChat platform with traditional nursing for neonates after enterostomy. METHODS Neonates who underwent enterostomy from January 2014 to December 2020 in our hospital were retrospectively analysed. The patients were divided into the traditional nursing group and the continuous nursing group. The peri-stomal skin was evaluated with the DET scale. The mental status of the families was evaluated with the SAS and SDS. RESULTS There were 143 patients in the traditional nursing group (TG) and 165 in the continuous nursing group (CG). The mean weight was 2.7 ± 0.6 kg in TG and 2.8 ± 0.5 kg in CG. The mean age at surgery was 4.9 ± 7.3 d in TG and 4.8 ± 7.55 d in the CG. No statistically significant differences between the two groups were found in the demographic information. The continuous nursing group had an obviously lower DET score for the peri-stomal skin than the traditional nursing group (P = 0.003). Three months after discharge from the hospital, the continuous nursing group replaced 7.2 ± 1.8 ostomy bags every week, significantly less than the traditional nursing group (P = 0.002). Three months after discharge, the continuous nursing group had better SAS and SDS scores than the traditional nursing group. CONCLUSIONS Continuous nursing based on WeChat can effectively improve the quality of life of neonates after enterostomy. Family members can also receive proper psychological counselling to relieve their anxiety and depression.
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- Lijuan Wu
- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fujian Children’s Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children’s Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 P. R. China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fujian Children’s Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children’s Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 P. R. China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fujian Children’s Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children’s Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 P. R. China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fujian Children’s Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children’s Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 P. R. China
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- grid.256112.30000 0004 1797 9307Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fujian Children’s Hospital (Fujian Branch of Shanghai Children’s Medical Center), College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Fuzhou, 350001 P. R. China
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He J, Li J, Fan B, Yan L, Ouyang L. Application and evaluation of transitory protective stoma in ovarian cancer surgery. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1118028. [PMID: 37035215 PMCID: PMC10081540 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1118028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023] Open
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Ovarian cancer is the most fatal of all female reproductive cancers. The fatality rate of OC is the highest among gynecological malignant tumors, and cytoreductive surgery is a common surgical procedure for patients with advanced ovarian cancer. To achieve satisfactory tumor reduction, intraoperative bowel surgery is often involved. Intestinal anastomosis is the traditional way to restore intestinal continuity, but the higher rate of postoperative complications still cannot be ignored. Transitory protective stoma can reduce the severity of postoperative complications and traumatic stress reaction and provide the opportunity for conservative treatment. But there are also many problems, such as stoma-related complications and the impact on social psychology. Therefore, it is essential to select appropriate patients according to the indications for the transitory protective stoma, and a customized postoperative care plan is needed specifically for the stoma population.
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Nurse's Roles in Colorectal Cancer Prevention: A Narrative Review. JOURNAL OF PREVENTION (2022) 2022; 43:759-782. [PMID: 36001253 DOI: 10.1007/s10935-022-00694-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The objective of this paper is to investigate the different roles of nurses as members of healthcare teams at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of colorectal cancer prevention. The research team conducted a narrative review of studies involving the role of nurses at different levels of colorectal cancer prevention, which included a variety of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies. We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Reviews, Magiran, the Scientific Information Database (SID), Noormags, and the Islamic Science Citation (ISC) databases from ab initio until 2021. A total of 117 studies were reviewed. Nurses' roles were classified into three levels of prevention. At the primary level, the most important role related to educating people to prevent cancer and reduce risk factors. At the secondary level, the roles consisted of genetic counseling, stool testing, sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy, biopsy and screening test follow-ups, and chemotherapy intervention, while at the tertiary level, their roles were made up of pre-and post-operative care to prevent further complications, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Nurses at various levels of prevention care also act as educators, coordinators, performers of screening tests, follow-up, and provision of palliative and end-of-life care. If these roles are not fulfilled at some levels of colorectal cancer, it is generally due to the lack of knowledge and competence of nurses or the lack of instruction and legal support for them. Nurses need sufficient clinical knowledge and experience to perform these roles at all levels.
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Nain RA, Ahmedy F, Thomas DC. Telephone-based Support in Preventing Stoma and Peristomal Complications: A Review of Literature. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.10888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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A stoma is classified as either permanent or temporary depending on the time of anastomosis, and is referred to as a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy based on the organ to which it is anastomosed. The creation of a stoma poses many challenges to patients as they adapt to this profound life-changing event that affects fundamental aspects of quality of life. To reduce the risk of stoma and peristomal complications after discharge, telephone-based support (TBS) program which includes patient follow-up, counselling, and the benefits of group support activities including information sharing, health education and counselling, symptom management, early detection of problems, reassurance, and high-quality aftercare. This article narrates common stoma and peristomal complications as well as TBS program to support in reducing these complications.
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The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for Ostomy Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum 2022; 65:1173-1190. [PMID: 35616386 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Guo Y, Zhang Y, Guo X, Zhao W, Wang Q, Liu X, Li S, Che J, Zhou T. The comparison between experimental nursing and routine nursing interventions on the quality of life of stoma patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Wound J 2022; 20:861-870. [PMID: 36065789 PMCID: PMC9927888 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The advance in nursing care for stoma patients is a challenging issue, which will influence the life quality. The quality of life is a major issue in the recovery of stoma patients. The evidence of experimental nursing has not been explored enough. A systematic search and a meta-analysis were performed for the studies of experimental nursing interventions versus routine warming interventions on patients with a stoma. The comparisons between nursing interventions were performed to find which kind of intervention will be superior in improving life quality. After a restricted selection, 10 studies, 460 subjects with experimental nursing intervention, and 478 controls with the routine nursing intervention were enrolled in a variety of causes of the stoma. The focused outcome was the quality of life. The meta-analysis was performed by Review Manager 5.4. Among the stoma patients, the meta-analysis favours the experimental nursing intervention group with higher scores of life quality when compared to the routine nursing intervention group. The meta-analysis results were with positive mean differences, significant tests for overall effect, and significant heterogeneities in the random-effects model. The experimental nursing intervention showed higher positive effects on the quality of life when compared to routine nursing intervention for stoma patients. Experimental nursing intervention might be an option for stoma nursing practitioners to improve stoma care.
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- Yanyan Guo
- Department of General Surgerythe Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingHebeiChina
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Splenic Surgerythe Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingHebeiChina
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- Section of Economic Management, the Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingHebeiChina
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- Department of General Surgerythe Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingHebeiChina
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- Department of General Surgerythe Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingHebeiChina
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- Department of General Surgerythe Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingHebeiChina
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- Department of General Surgerythe Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingHebeiChina
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- Department of General Surgerythe Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingHebeiChina
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- Nursing Departmentthe Fourth Medical Center of PLA General HospitalBeijingHebeiChina
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Feng C, Lv C, Zhang X, Guo Y, Li X. Effect of 1 + N Extended Nursing Service on Functional Recovery of Colostomy Patients. COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEUROSCIENCE 2022; 2022:2645528. [PMID: 36072734 PMCID: PMC9444352 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2645528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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To many hospitals' management as well as to patients, the nursing service is one of the most important aspects. Many diseases like sugar, blood pressure, urine passage, and gas are a little bit dangerous to handle by patients themselves. The earlier stage models are unable to give good services to patients; therefore, an advanced JHE: Effect of 1 + N extended nursing service is necessary to crossover the above limitations. Colostomy and colorectal cancers are very dangerous syndromes thus, disease monitoring is so difficult. In this research work, an extended JHE: Effect of 1 + N extended nursing service modeling is discussed with experimental modeling. Apart from conventional nursing care provided by the observation group, it was given online training as well as service providing. Self-efficacy and self-care competence were assessed in both groups 6 months after the discharge. Quality of life and mental health were also assessed. Besides, their dimensional and total self-care ability scores, and the observation group's self-efficacy ratings were substantially higher than those of the control group (P 0.05) after the intervention. It was observed that the intervention group's 6-month adjustment to the stoma was statistically more favorable than the control group's (P 0.001), and only the intervention group showed a significantly major change (P 0.001) between their two evaluations. This proposed methodology can improve the accuracy rate by 93.23%, and succussive treatment rate of 92.14% had been attained.
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- Chunlan Feng
- Department of Nursing, Wuwei Cancer Hospital, Wuwei 733000, Gansu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Heavy Ion Center of Wuwei Cancer Hospital, Wuwei 733000, Gansu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Heavy Ion Center of Wuwei Cancer Hospital, Wuwei 733000, Gansu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Wuwei Cancer Hospital, Wuwei 733000, Gansu, China
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- Department of Nursing, Heavy Ion Center of Wuwei Cancer Hospital, Wuwei 733000, Gansu, China
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This integrative literature review summarizes recent literature relating to patient adjustment to stoma. The search strategy included 5 databases (CINAHL Plus, PsychINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, and MEDLINE); 65 articles meeting criteria were retrieved. Eleven were removed as duplicates, and a further 29 were removed when read in full, yielding 25 elements. Three were randomized controlled trials; 2 were prospective descriptive studies; 15 were cross-sectional descriptive studies; and 5 were qualitative studies. The quality of studies was evaluated using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). The calculated mean quality score was 97%, and no studies were excluded on quality grounds. Limited evidence suggests that adjustment occurs over time and provides some insight concerning how rehabilitation leads to resumption of an altered normality. Some evidence suggests that long-term adjustment is associated with demographic and pre- and postoperative factors. A knowledge gap was identified regarding the role of support groups, which in other fields has been shown to positively benefit psychological well-being. This review revealed a paucity of interventional studies seeking to test ways to address adjustment-related problems. Longitudinal studies are recommended as ostomy care nurses work to facilitate adjustment in the person with a stoma over time.
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Singh H, Tang T, Steele Gray C, Kokorelias K, Thombs R, Plett D, Heffernan M, Jarach CM, Armas A, Law S, Cunningham HV, Nie JX, Ellen ME, Thavorn K, Nelson MLA. Recommendations for the Design and Delivery of Transitions-Focused Digital Health Interventions: Rapid Review. JMIR Aging 2022; 5:e35929. [PMID: 35587874 PMCID: PMC9164100 DOI: 10.2196/35929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Older adults experience a high risk of adverse events during hospital-to-home transitions. Implementation barriers have prevented widespread clinical uptake of the various digital health technologies that aim to support hospital-to-home transitions. Objective To guide the development of a digital health intervention to support transitions from hospital to home (the Digital Bridge intervention), the specific objectives of this review were to describe the various roles and functions of health care providers supporting hospital-to-home transitions for older adults, allowing future technologies to be more targeted to support their work; describe the types of digital health interventions used to facilitate the transition from hospital to home for older adults and elucidate how these interventions support the roles and functions of providers; describe the lessons learned from the design and implementation of these interventions; and identify opportunities to improve the fit between technology and provider functions within the Digital Bridge intervention and other transition-focused digital health interventions. Methods This 2-phase rapid review involved a selective review of providers’ roles and their functions during hospital-to-home transitions (phase 1) and a structured literature review on digital health interventions used to support older adults’ hospital-to-home transitions (phase 2). During the analysis, the technology functions identified in phase 2 were linked to the provider roles and functions identified in phase 1. Results In phase 1, various provider roles were identified that facilitated hospital-to-home transitions, including navigation-specific roles and the roles of nurses and physicians. The key transition functions performed by providers were related to the 3 categories of continuity of care (ie, informational, management, and relational continuity). Phase 2, included articles (n=142) that reported digital health interventions targeting various medical conditions or groups. Most digital health interventions supported management continuity (eg, follow-up, assessment, and monitoring of patients’ status after hospital discharge), whereas informational and relational continuity were the least supported. The lessons learned from the interventions were categorized into technology- and research-related challenges and opportunities and informed several recommendations to guide the design of transition-focused digital health interventions. Conclusions This review highlights the need for Digital Bridge and other digital health interventions to align the design and delivery of digital health interventions with provider functions, design and test interventions with older adults, and examine multilevel outcomes. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045596
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- Hardeep Singh
- Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,March of Dimes Canada, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- St. John's Rehab Research Program, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- March of Dimes Canada, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Health Policy and Management, Guilford Glazer Faculty of Business and Management and Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.,School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- March of Dimes Canada, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Telemedicine in Surgical Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review. World J Surg 2022; 46:1855-1869. [PMID: 35428920 PMCID: PMC9012517 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-022-06549-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background Access to timely and quality surgical care is limited in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Telemedicine, defined as the remote provision of health care using information, communication and telecommunication platforms have the potential to address some of the barriers to surgical care. However, synthesis of evidence on telemedicine use in surgical care in LMICs is lacking. Aim To describe the current state of evidence on the use and distribution of telemedicine for surgical care in LMICs. Methods This was a scoping review of published and relevant grey literature on telemedicine use for surgical care in LMICs, following the PRISMA extension for scoping reviews guideline. PubMed-Medline, Web of Science, Scopus and African Journals Online databases were searched using a comprehensive search strategy from 1 January 2010 to 28 February 2021. Results A total of 178 articles from 53 (38.7%) LMICs across 11 surgical specialties were included. The number of published articles increased from 2 in 2010 to 44 in 2020. The highest number of studies was from the World Health Organization Western Pacific region (n = 73; 41.0%) and of these, most were from China (n = 69; 94.5%). The most common telemedicine platforms used were telephone call (n = 71, 39.9%), video chat (n = 42, 23.6%) and WhatsApp/WeChat (n = 31, 17.4%). Telemedicine was mostly used for post-operative follow-up (n = 71, 39.9%), patient education (n = 32, 18.0%), provider training (n = 28, 15.7%) and provider-provider consultation (n = 16, 9.0%). Less than a third (n = 51, 29.1%) of the studies used a randomised controlled trial design, and only 23 (12.9%) reported effects on clinical outcomes. Conclusion Telemedicine use for surgical care is emerging in LMICs, especially for post-operative visits. Basic platforms such as telephone calls and 2-way texting were successfully used for post-operative follow-up and education. In addition, file sharing and video chatting options were added when a physical assessment was required. Telephone calls and 2-way texting platforms should be leveraged to reduce loss to follow-up of surgical patients in LMICs and their use for pre-operative visits should be further explored. Despite these telemedicine potentials, there remains an uneven adoption across several LMICs. Also, up to two-thirds of the studies were of low-to-moderate quality with only a few focusing on clinical effectiveness. There is a need to further adopt, develop, and validate telemedicine use for surgical care in LMICs, particularly its impact on clinical outcomes. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00268-022-06549-2.
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Comparison of Face-to-Face Education and Multimedia Software Education on Adjustment of Patients With Intestinal Ostomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2022; 49:152-157. [PMID: 35255067 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the effect of face-to-face versus multimedia education on the adjustment of patients to an intestinal ostomy. DESIGN Randomized clinical trial. SUBJECT AND SETTING The sample comprised 135 patients with new ostomies randomly assigned to 3 groups (control, face-to-face, and multimedia education). Data were collected from November 2018 to May 2019; the study setting was Rasul-e Akram and Imam Khomeini Hospitals, Tehran, Iran. METHODS The control group received no additional ostomy education. The face-to-face education group was educated individually in the hospital environment during four 3-hour sessions delivered over 4 consecutive days. The multimedia group viewed a multimedia educational program using a laptop. Data were collected at baseline and 3 months after the intervention. Data collection forms comprised a demographic questionnaire and the Ostomy Adjustment Inventory-23 (OAI-23). RESULTS Before the intervention, the mean OAI-23 adjustment score did not significantly differ among the 3 groups (P = .752). Three months after the intervention, the mean score of adjustment score in the multimedia software group was significantly higher than those of the face-to-face and control groups (P = .000). In addition, the mean score of adjustment of the face-to-face education group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P = .002). CONCLUSION Findings indicate that multimedia education was associated with higher levels of adjustment when compared to face-to-face teaching.
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Pinto Pinto IS, Queirós S, Alves P, Sousa Carvalho TM, Santos C, Brito A. Nursing Interventions to Promote Self-Care in a Candidate for a Bowel Elimination Ostomy: Scoping Review. AQUICHAN 2022. [DOI: 10.5294/aqui.2022.22.1.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives: To identify nursing interventions, their characteristics, and outcomes for promoting self-care in candidates for a bowel elimination ostomy.
Materials and methods: A scoping review was carried out based on the Joanna Briggs Institute’s recommendations. For this, studies published in Portuguese, English, and Spanish on the Web of Science, CINAHL, and Scopus databases and without a time limit were selected on November 9, 2020.
Results: Of 2248 articles identified, 41 were included in this review. We identified 20 nursing interventions associated with the self-care of patients with an ostomy; most of them have gaps in their content, method, and frequency or dosing. More than 30 indicators were identified to assess the impact of nursing interventions; however, most of them were indirect assessments.
Conclusion: There is scarce evidence regarding the different aspects that must be involved in nursing interventions for patients with a stoma. Moreover, there is no standardization in methods, frequency, or dosing of intervention. It is urgent to define the content, method, and frequency of nursing interventions necessary to promote self-care in patients with a bowel elimination ostomy and to use assessment tools that directly measure stoma self-care competence.
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Gardner RL, Haskell J, Jenkins B, Capizzo LF, Cooper EL, Morphis B. Innovative Use of a Mobile Web Application to Remotely Monitor Nonhospitalized Patients with COVID-19. Telemed J E Health 2022; 28:1285-1292. [PMID: 35020491 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2021.0429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Most patients with COVID-19 do not require hospitalization but may need close monitoring, which can strain primary care practices. Our objective was to describe the implementation of a mobile web application to monitor COVID-19 signs and symptoms among nonhospitalized primary care patients and to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the application. Study Design: Retrospective analysis of (1) mobile web application data from March through December 2020 and (2) cross-sectional surveys administered in June 2020. Materials and Methods: We enrolled nonhospitalized patients and staff from nine New England primary care practices across 29 sites. Outcomes included feasibility and acceptability of the application as measured by the proportion of texts that resulted in a response, proportion of patients who agreed using the application was easy, and proportion of practice staff who agreed the application reduced outreach burden and that they would recommend use. Results: Five thousand five hundred thirty-two patients used the mobile web application, with 26,466 total responses. Overall, 78% of the daily texts resulted in a response from patients. Most patients agreed that responding to texts was easy (95%) and that they would be willing to participate in other texting programs (78%). Most staff agreed that the program reduced burden of outreach (94%) and that they would recommend use to other practices (100%). Conclusions: Use of a COVID-19 symptom tracking application was feasible and acceptable to patients and primary care practice staff. Outpatient practices should consider use of mobile web applications to monitor nonhospitalized patients with other acute illnesses.
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- Rebekah L Gardner
- Department of Medicine, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.,Healthcentric Advisors, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Healthcentric Advisors, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Effects of continuous care on health outcomes in patients with stoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2021; 9:21-31. [PMID: 35528792 PMCID: PMC9072188 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective Continuing care, which is an extension of post-discharge care, is recognized as a crucial element of high-quality health services and is essential to patients. This systematic review aims to identify the effectiveness of continuing care for patients with stomas. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Trial Register and Web of Science databases were searched. Study selection and quality appraisal were performed independently by two reviewers. We calculated the mean differences (MD) or the relative risk (RR) with 95% confidence intervals and assessed heterogeneity. Results Nine studies (1134 participants) met the inclusion criteria. This meta-analysis revealed that, in the continuous care group, the stoma self-efficacy (MD = 6.46; 95% CI = 3.81–9.11; P < 0.001; I2 = 0%), and the quality of life (MD = 7.48; 95% CI = 5.13–9.82; P < 0.001; I2 = 0%) increased significantly 1 month after discharge; stoma adjustment and care satisfaction also showed a trend toward improvement while stoma complications (RR = 0.71; 95% CI = 0.58–0.87; P = 0.001; I2 = 25%) decreased significantly. Continuing care did not decrease hospital readmission rates or medical costs. Conclusions Continuing care showed beneficial effects in improving health outcomes and care satisfaction for patients with stomas compared with routine care. We proposed an integrated continuing care program with different elements and recommendations for its implementation.
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Goodman W, Allsop M, Downing A, Munro J, Taylor C, Hubbard G, Beeken RJ. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of self-management interventions in people with a stoma. J Adv Nurs 2021; 78:722-738. [PMID: 34708416 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Explore the evidence from randomized controlled trials for the effect of self-management interventions on quality of life, self-management skills and self-efficacy, and to explore which intervention characteristics are associated with effectiveness. DESIGN Systematic review. DATA SOURCES A search of the literature was conducted in these databases: MEDLINE (OVID), EMBASE (OVID) and PsychINFO (OVID) from January 2000 to February 2020. REVIEW METHODS Studies were included if participants had a bowel stoma, were over the age of 18 and the design was a randomized controlled trial of a self-management programme. The outcome measures for this review were quality of life, self-management skills and self-efficacy. The Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy was used to code interventions for underlying components and alongside other intervention characteristics, associations with improvements in outcomes were explored. RESULTS The search identified 3141 articles, 16 of which were eligible. A meta-analysis of self-efficacy scores from five studies (N = 536) found an improvement in those that received the self-management intervention at follow-up with a 12-point mean difference compared with the usual care group. Effects on quality of life and self-management skills were mixed, and meta-analyses of these data were not possible. Across 13 studies an average of 10 behaviour change techniques were used with, credible source (e.g. nurse, doctor, therapist) (n = 13), instruction on how to perform the behaviour (n = 13), demonstration of the behaviour (n = 12) used most often. The behaviour change technique of self-monitoring was associated with an improvement in quality of life. The involvement of a nurse was associated with higher self-efficacy and self-management skills. CONCLUSION This review suggests that self-management interventions can increase peoples' self-efficacy for managing their stoma. IMPACT A standardized approach to the reporting of interventions and the measures used is needed in future studies to better understand the effect on quality of life and self-management skills.
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- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Department of Nursing, University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness, UK
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- Department of Nursing, University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.,Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, UK
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Liu T, Xie S, Wang Y, Tang J, He X, Yan T, Li K. Effects of App-Based Transitional Care on the Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life of Patients With Spinal Cord Injury in China: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 9:e22960. [PMID: 33792555 PMCID: PMC8050746 DOI: 10.2196/22960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Spinal cord injury (SCI) severely impairs the physical and mental health of patients, decreasing their self-efficacy in coping with daily life and quality of life (QOL). In China, a large gap remains between the complex long-term health needs of SCI patients and the current community care system. With the prevalence of mobile terminals, the usage of mobile health apps has the potential to fill this gap by extending qualified medical resources to the families of SCI patients. Our team developed the app Together for the transitional care of home-dwelling SCI patients in China. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effects of app-based transitional care on the self-efficacy and QOL of SCI patients. METHODS Through a three-round Delphi process, an Android app was designed. Both medical staff and patients could access the app. Medical staff used it for providing remote transitional care to SCI patients. Patients used it to view transitional care time and send messages to medical staff. Thereafter, a multicenter and assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted. Participants (n=98) who had SCI and lived at home following discharge were recruited and randomly assigned to a study group (n=49) and control group (n=49) using a randomized number list in four research centers. Patients in both groups received systematic discharge education before discharge. The study group received five follow-ups conducted by trained nurses through the app, which had four core functions, namely remote assessment, health education, interdisciplinary referral, and patient interaction, at weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 following discharge. The control group received a routine telephone follow-up conducted by nurses at week 12 following discharge. The outcome measures were the Moorong Self-Efficacy Scale (MSES) and 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) scores. Data were collected before discharge (T0) and at weeks 12 (T1) and 24 following discharge (T2). Differences between the groups were tested by repeated measures analysis of variance and simple effect analysis. RESULTS After the follow-up, the total MSES scores in the study group improved over time (T0=67.80, T1=71.90, and T2=76.29) and were higher than those in the control group (T2=64.49) at 24 weeks following discharge (simple effect analysis: F1=8.506, P=.004). Regarding the total SF-36 score, although it was higher in patients from the study group (T2=65.36) than those from the control group (T2=58.77) at 24 weeks following discharge, only time effects were significant (F2,95=6.671, P=.002) and neither the group effects nor the interaction effects influenced the change in QOL (group effects: F1,96=0.082, P=.78; interaction effects: F2,95=3.059, P=.052). CONCLUSIONS This study confirmed that app-based transitional care improves the self-efficacy of SCI patients. Nevertheless, QOL improvement is not yet evident. Future investigations with larger sample sizes and longer observation periods are warranted to further verify the effects. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR-IPR-17012317; http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=19828.
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- Ting Liu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Guangdong Provincial Work Injury Rehabilitation Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Sichuan Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Ko Y, Hwang JM, Baek SH. The Development of a Mobile Application for Older Adults for Rehabilitation Instructions After Hip Fracture Surgery. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2021; 12:21514593211006693. [PMID: 35186422 PMCID: PMC8848083 DOI: 10.1177/21514593211006693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Introduction: Older patients with hip fractures require a long time to rehabilitate and recover after surgery. Although effective discharge instructions for long-term recovery are important, the discharge instructions of most acute-care hospitals are often presented as a brochure, which is difficult for older adults to follow. The purpose of this study was to develop rehabilitation instructions in the form of a mobile application for the physical recovery of older adults after hip fracture surgery. Materials and Methods: A mobile application for rehabilitation instructions after hip fracture surgery was developed in ADDIE order of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The contents of the mobile application composed of rehabilitative exercises, activities of daily living, pain and nutrition management, fall prevention, and hospital visits. Nine experts evaluated the application and SPSS version 23.0 program was used for data analysis. Results: In the mobile application evaluation by the experts, the average score of the contents was 2.22 out of 3 points. The average score of understanding was the highest at 2.42, while accuracy was the lowest at 2.00 in the contents. The average score of the interface design was 2.32 out of 3 points. The average score of consistency was the highest at 2.42, while design suitability was the lowest at 2.25 in the interface design. The experts perceived the mobile application as simple and easy to understand while also suggesting some improvements. Conclusion: The average scores were highest for understanding of contents and consistency of the interface design and lowest for accuracy of contents and design suitability of the interface design. The mobile application was easy to understand and had consistency in design.
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- YoungJi Ko
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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Gheno J, Weis AH. CARE TRANSTION IN HOSPITAL DISCHARGE FOR ADULT PATIENTS: INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW. TEXTO & CONTEXTO ENFERMAGEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2021-0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: to summarize and analyze the scientific production on care transition in the hospital discharge of adult patients. Method: integrative review, conducted from May to July 2020, in four relevant databases in the health area: Public Medline (PubMed); Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO); Scopus and Virtual Health Library (VHL). The analysis of the results occurred descriptively and was organized into thematic categories that emerged according to the similarity of the contents extracted from the articles. Results: 46 articles from national and international journals, with a predominance of descriptive/non-experimental studies or qualitative studies, met the inclusion criteria. Five categories were identified: discharge and post-discharge process; Continuity of post-discharge care; Benefits of care transition; Role of nurses in care transition and Experiences of patients on care transition. Hospital discharge and care transitions are interconnected processes as transitions qualify the dehospitalization process. Different strategies for continuity of care should be adopted, as they offer greater safety to the patient. Studies have shown that nurses play a fundamental role in transitions and, in Brazil, this activity still needs to gain more space. Reduced hospitalizations, mortality, hospital costs and patient satisfaction are benefits of transitions. Conclusion: care transition is an effective strategy for the care provided to the patient being discharged. It points out the need for integration between the care network and assists services in decision-making about the continuity of care on discharge.
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- Jociele Gheno
- Grupo Hospitalar Conceição, Brasil; Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Brasil
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Bai MY, Mobbs RJ, Walsh WR, Betteridge C. mHealth Apps for Enhanced Management of Spinal Surgery Patients: A Review. Front Surg 2020; 7:573398. [PMID: 33195387 PMCID: PMC7644511 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2020.573398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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mHealth (mobile health) refers to mobile technologies that aid medical and public health practices. As of February 2019, 81% of Americans own a smartphone, and mHealth applications (apps) have become increasingly common with more than 400,000 mHealth applications currently available. Advancements in mobile technology now allow us to provide personalized up-to-date information, track personal health data, remind and engage patients, and communicate in a cost-effective way. There are new opportunities for healthcare providers to integrate mHealth into clinical practice. We discuss the current scientific evidence, and research into mHealth technology.
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- Michael Y Bai
- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Neuro Spine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Neuro Spine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Research (WAGAR) Group, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,Surgical Orthopedic Research Labs (SORL), University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Surgical Orthopedic Research Labs (SORL), University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG), Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Neuro Spine Clinic, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Wearables and Gait Assessment Research (WAGAR) Group, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Randwick, NSW, Australia
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Jia M, Tang J, Xie S, He X, Wang Y, Liu T, Yan T, Li K. Using a Mobile App-Based International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Set to Assess the Functioning of Spinal Cord Injury Patients: Rasch Analysis. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020; 8:e20723. [PMID: 33174860 PMCID: PMC7688391 DOI: 10.2196/20723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) is a unified system of functioning terminology that has been used to develop electronic health records and assessment instruments. Its application has been limited, however, by its complex terminology, numerous categories, uncertain operationalization, and the training required to use it well. Together is a mobile health app designed to extend medical support to the families of spinal cord injury (SCI) patients in China. The app’s core framework is a set of only 31 ICF categories. The app also provides rating guidelines and automatically transforms routine assessment results to the terms of the ICF qualifiers. Objective The goal of the research is to examine the suitability of the ICF set used in the app Together for use as an instrument for assessing the functioning of SCI patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted including 112 SCI patients recruited before discharge from four rehabilitation centers in China between May 2018 and October 2019. Nurses used the app to assess patient functioning in face-to-face interviews. The resulting data were then subjected to Rasch analysis. Results After deleting two categories (family relationships and socializing) and one personal factor (knowledge about spinal cord injury) that did not fit the Rasch model, the body functions and body structures, activities and participation, and contextual factors components of the ICF exhibited adequate fit to the Rasch model. All three demonstrated acceptable person separation indices. The 28 categories retained in the set were free of differential item functioning by gender, age, education level, or etiology. Conclusions Together overcomes some of the obstacles to practical application of the ICF. The app is a reliable assessment tool for assessing functioning after spinal cord injury.
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- Mengmeng Jia
- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Sichuan Provincial Rehabilitation Hospital, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, Guangdong Provincial Work Injury Rehabilitation Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fifth Hospital of Xiamen, Xiamen, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Jensen BT, Lauridsen SV, Jensen JB. Optimal Delivery of Follow-Up Care After Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer. Res Rep Urol 2020; 12:471-486. [PMID: 33117747 PMCID: PMC7569073 DOI: 10.2147/rru.s270240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Purpose of Review To identify components representing optimal delivery of follow-up care after radical cystectomy because of bladder cancer and report the current level of evidence. Methods We conducted a systematic literature search of the following databases: Cochrane, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, Physiotherapy Evidence Database and ClinicalTrials.gov. The search results were managed in Covidence Reference Manager and abstracts were screened by title. Articles relevant to the subject of interest were included and the results are reported narratively. Results Several studies have evaluated the positive impact of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) on length of stay, albeit not on the further impact on 90-day postoperative complication rate, functional recovery, or mortality. Minimally invasive surgery may result in a slighter shorter length of stay compared to open surgery. Physical training combined with nutritional intervention can improve functional recovery up to one year after surgery. Nutritional supplements can preserve muscle and bone mass, and potentially improve recovery. Patient education in stoma care and prevention of infection can significantly improve self-efficacy and avoid symptoms of infection postoperatively. Moreover, specific devices like applications (apps) can support these efforts. Continued smoking increases the risk of developing postoperative complications while no evidence was found on the impact of continued alcohol drinking. Currently, there is no evidence on psychological well-being, sexual health, or shared decision making interventions with an impact on rehabilitation after radical cystectomy. Conclusion Data are scarce but indicate that peri- and postoperative multi-professional interventions can reduce prevalence of sarcopenia, and improve functional recovery, physical capacity, nutritional status, and self-efficacy in stoma care (level 1 evidence). Continued smoking increases the risk of complications, but the effects of a smoking and alcohol intervention remain unclear (level 3 evidence). The results of this review provide guidance for future directions in research and further attempts to develop and test an evidence-based program for follow-up care after radical cystectomy.
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- Department of Urology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark and WHO-CC, Clinical Health Promotion Centre, The Parker Institute Bispebjerg & Frederiksberg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Urology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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Pata F, Bondurri A, Ferrara F, Parini D, Rizzo G. Enteral stoma care during the COVID-19 pandemic: practical advice. Colorectal Dis 2020; 22:985-992. [PMID: 32691949 PMCID: PMC7405158 DOI: 10.1111/codi.15279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Francesco Pata
- General Surgery UnitNicola Giannettasio HospitalCorigliano‐RossanoRossanoItaly,La Sapienza UniversityRomeItaly
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- Department of General SurgeryLuigi Sacco University HospitalASST FBF‐SaccoMilanItaly
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- Department of SurgerySan Carlo Borromeo HospitalASST Santi Paolo e CarloMilanItaly
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- General Surgery UnitSanta Maria della Misericordia HospitalRovigoItaly
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- Department of SurgeryFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCSRomeItaly
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Karaçay P, Toğluk Yigitoglu E, Karadağ A. The validity and reliability of the Stoma Self-Efficacy Scale: A methodological study. Int J Nurs Pract 2020; 26:e12840. [PMID: 32301580 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS To assess the validity and reliability of the stoma self-efficacy scale for Turkish-speaking individuals with stoma. BACKGROUND Self-efficacy in stoma care is one of the most important variables requiring compliance for an increase in the quality of life and well-being of individuals with stoma. DESIGN A methodological study. METHODS This study used translation and back translation for the scale's language equivalence and expert opinion for the content validity. An expert panel and 10 individuals with stoma evaluated the scale for face validity. The scale's reliability was assessed by internal consistency, Pearson correlation, and test-retest reliability in a sample of 174 individuals with stomas. The scale's construct validity was tested with confirmatory factor analysis and exploratory factor analysis. RESULTS The content validity index was .96, and Cronbach's alpha was .95. In the test-retest analysis, the intraclass correlation coefficients were high. In the factor analysis, two factors emerged from the scale, and after the confirmatory factor analysis and scale modification, the fit indices of the model were found to provide a good level of validity. CONCLUSION The Turkish version of the stoma self-efficacy scale is a valid and reliable tool to determine the levels of self-efficacy in individuals with stoma.
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- Stoma Therapy Unit, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Zainuddin M, Syam Y, Yusuf S. Translation of self-efficacy scale (SCSES) stoma care instruments Indonesia version: Test validity and reliability. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.07.133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Caring for Patients with Rectal Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Gastrointest Surg 2020; 24:1698-1703. [PMID: 32415658 PMCID: PMC7228429 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-020-04645-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The extraordinary spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically and rapidly changed the way in which we provide medical care for patients with all diagnoses. Conservation of resources, social distancing, and the risk of poor outcomes in COVID-19-positive cancer patients have forced practitioners and surgeons to completely rethink routine care. The treatment of patients with rectal cancer requires both a multidisciplinary approach and a significant amount of resources. It is therefore imperative to rethink how rectal cancer treatment can be aligned with the current COVID-19 pandemic paradigms. In this review, we discuss evidence-based recommendations to optimize oncological outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Li O, Wu L, Huang Y, Zheng M, Liu M. Nursing care for infants after enterostomy: Experience with 483 cases over a 5‐year period. J Nurs Manag 2019; 27:1614-1619. [PMID: 31424580 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Ou‐min Li
- Department of Pediatric Surgery Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital Fuzhou China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital Fuzhou China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital Fuzhou China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital Fuzhou China
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital Fuzhou China
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Glauser G, Ali ZS, Gardiner D, Ramayya AG, Pessoa R, Grady MS, Welch WC, Zager EL, Sim E, Haughey V, Wells B, Restuccia M, Tait G, Fala G, Malhotra NR. Assessing the utility of an IoS application in the perioperative care of spine surgery patients: the NeuroPath Pilot study. Mhealth 2019; 5:40. [PMID: 31620467 PMCID: PMC6789206 DOI: 10.21037/mhealth.2019.09.01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In an attempt to improve care while decreasing costs and postoperative pain, we developed a novel IoS mobile health application, NeuroPath. The objective of this innovative app is to integrate enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) principles, patient education, and real-time pain and activity monitoring in a home setting with unencumbered two-way communication. METHODS The NeuroPath application was built over 18 months, with support from Apple, Medable, the Department of Information-Technology and the Department of Neurosurgery. Target areas addressed by NeuroPath include patient prep for surgery, perioperative risk mitigation, activity monitoring, wound care, and opioid use management. These target areas are monitored through a provider app, which is downloaded to the care providers IPad Mini. The provider app permits real time viewing of wound healing (patient incision photographs), activity levels, pain levels, and narcotic usage. Participants are given a daily To-Do list, via the Care Card section of the interface. The To-Do list presents the patient with specific tasks for exercise, instructions to wash incision area, pre-operative instructions, directions for discussing medication with care team, among other patient specific recommendations. RESULTS Of the 30 patients enrolled in the pilot study, there was a range of activity on the app. Patients with high involvement in the app logged in nearly every day from a week pre-op to >45 days post-op. Data for patients that utilized the app and uploaded regularly show trends of appropriately healing wounds, decreasing levels of pain, increasing step counts, and discontinuation of narcotics. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study of the NeuroPath app demonstrates its potential utility for improving quality of patient care without increased costs. Participants who regularly used the app showed consistent improvement throughout the post-operative recovery period (increasing ambulation, decreasing pain and guided reduction in narcotic usage).
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- Gregory Glauser
- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Corporate Information Services, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Corporate Information Services, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Corporate Information Services, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Corporate Information Services, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Corporate Information Services, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Corporate Information Services, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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