Effect of WeChat‐based continuous care intervention on the somatic function, depression, anxiety, social function and cognitive function for cancer patients: Meta‐analysis of 18 RCTs

Abstract

AimThis meta‐analysis systematically reviewed and identified the effects of WeChat‐based continuous care (WCC) interventions on various outcomes in cancer patients.DesignSystematic review and meta‐analysis.MethodsIn this study, outcome measures included somatic function, anxiety, depression, social function, and cognitive function. The standardized mean differences and 95% CIs of pooled effect sizes were calculated using fixed‐ and random‐effects models. NFail‐safe and Begg's tests were performed to evaluate publication bias, and sensitivity analysis was performed to evaluate the robustness of the meta‐analysis results.ResultsThe meta‐analysis included 18 RCTs of moderate quality. WCC interventions significantly improved somatic function, depression, anxiety, social function, and cognitive function in cancer patients. There was no significant publication bias, and the sensitivity analysis indicated robust results.Patient or Public ContributionWCC interventions improved depression, anxiety, social function, and cognitive function in cancer patients.

The influence of WeChat education and care program on anxiety, depression, insomnia, and general state of health in parents of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients

“…WeChat-based education and care program offers a promising nursing mode through the network platform, which addresses the spatial and temporal limitations of medical services (Xu et al 2021 ; Wang Z et al 2023 ). Notably, the application of WeChat-based education and care programs in the field of parents of child patients has been vastly explored (Yang et al 2021 ; Wu et al 2022 ).…”