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WeChat-based Nursing Interventions on Mental Distress and Satisfaction

WeChat online education and care (WOEC) interventions significantly lowered depression and anxiety levels in caregivers of elderly postoperative colorectal cancer patients. Patient satisfaction scores were notably higher in the WOEC group compared to the control group. Subgroup analysis revealed that caregivers with lower performance status and higher education levels benefitted the most from WOEC. Overall, WOEC effectively reduced mental stress in caregivers and increased satisfaction in elderly postoperative CRC patients.

Journal Article by Lu H, Wang H (…) Ye F et 4 al. in Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol

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