Effect of a Mobile Patient Education Application on Adjustment to Stoma and Development of Peristomal Skin Lesions: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Yigitoglu, Eylem Toğluk; Şendir, Merdiye

doi:10.25270/wmp.2021.12.3040

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“…(van der Storm et al, 2023b) Research indicates that a Chinese app improved patient outcomes for those with a stoma, while a Turkish app did not. (Danielsen et al, 2013a;Yigitoglu & S ¸endir, 2021) However, both apps had limited functionality that did not fully align with patients' desires described in this study, with the Chinese app primarily focused on appointment scheduling, chat communication with stoma nurses, and photo uploading, while the Turkish app offered information and contact details for Turkish stoma care units. The clinical effectiveness of an app is reliant on proper design and development.…”

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Supporting stoma patients’ self-efficacy with a mobile application - a focus group interview study

van der Storm,

van Knippenberg,

Eskes

et al. 2024

Simulation & Gaming

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Background Being able to care for and cope with one’s stoma adequately may significantly impact patient’s wellbeing. A well-designed mobile application (app) may improve and solve some of the difficulties patients encounter. This study aims to gain a better understanding of the problems patients face in ostomy care and to determine how to improve these problems by an app. Method A qualitative study using six focus group interviews was conducted between March and April 2020. Patients with a stoma, representatives of patient associations and stoma-related healthcare providers participated to provide insights. A thematic content analysis method was used to analyse the transcripts. Results Participants indicated that perioperative information could be improved, information should be applicable for all patients and the amount of stoma materials to be overwhelming. Moreover, the contact with fellow peers could be utilised more and it was unclear which healthcare provider should be contacted. All participants expected an app would be beneficial. The app should provide reliable and up-to-date information which is presented in a visually attractive manner, and facilitate peer contact in which patients can support each other. Conclusion Adequate self-care and coping is essential for patients’ quality of life. A personalised, mobile app may be promising to overcome some of the problems related to adequate self-provision of stoma care at home, improving self-efficacy and overall well-being.

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Supporting stoma patients’ self-efficacy with a mobile application - a focus group interview study

van der Storm,

van Knippenberg,

Eskes

et al. 2024

Simulation & Gaming

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“…Self‐efficacy and patient engagement can be improved by using mobile apps [17, 18]. A Chinese app specifically developed for stoma patients improved patient‐related outcomes, such as self‐efficacy, whereas a Turkish app did not improve any outcomes [17, 19]. However, both apps have different functionalities and are less extensive than our app.…”

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A personalized app to improve quality of life of patients with a stoma: A protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial

van der Storm,

Bemelman,

van Dieren

et al. 2023

Colorectal Disease

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AimProper 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.MethodA 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.ResultsPatient enrolment began in March 2021. Data collection was not complete when this protocol was submitted.ConclusionWe 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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“…The "Stoma-M" app provided educational information and contact details of stoma care units and associations in Turkey [47]. The app was evaluated in a quasi-experimental study, in which the intervention group received the app on a provided Android phone, while the control group received a booklet containing the same content as provided in the app.…”

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Mobile applications in gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review

et al. 2023

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Background Mobile applications can facilitate or improve gastrointestinal surgical care by benefiting patients, healthcare providers, or both. The extent to which applications are currently in use in gastrointestinal surgical care is largely unknown, as reported in literature. This systematic review was conducted to provide an overview of the available gastrointestinal surgical applications and evaluate their prospects for surgical care provision. Methods The PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane databases were searched for articles up to October 6th 2022. Articles were considered eligible if they assessed or described mobile applications used in a gastrointestinal surgery setting for healthcare purposes. Two authors independently evaluated selected studies and extracted data for analysis. Descriptive data analysis was conducted. The revised Cochrane risk of bias (RoB-2) tool and ROBINS-I assessment tool were used to determine the methodological quality of studies. Results Thirty-eight articles describing twenty-nine applications were included. The applications were classified into seven categories: monitoring, weight loss, postoperative recovery, education, communication, prognosis, and clinical decision-making. Most applications were reported for colorectal surgery, half of which focused on monitoring. Overall, a low-quality evidence was found. Most applications have only been evaluated on their usability or feasibility but not on the proposed clinical benefits. Studies with high quality evidence were identified in the areas of colorectal (2), hepatopancreatobiliary (1) and bariatric surgery (1), reporting significantly positive outcomes in terms of postoperative recovery, complications and weight loss. Conclusions The interest for applications and their use in gastrointestinal surgery is increasing. From our study, it appears that most studies using applications fail to report adequate clinical evaluation, and do not provide evidence on the effectiveness or safety of applications. Clinical evaluation of objective outcomes is much needed to evaluate the efficacy, quality and safety of applications being used as a medical device across user groups and settings.

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Effect of a Mobile Patient Education Application on Adjustment to Stoma and Development of Peristomal Skin Lesions: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Cited by 10 publications

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Supporting stoma patients’ self-efficacy with a mobile application - a focus group interview study

Supporting stoma patients’ self-efficacy with a mobile application - a focus group interview study

A personalized app to improve quality of life of patients with a stoma: A protocol for a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Mobile applications in gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review

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