A discharge planning approach combined with an “internet home ostomy care platform” markedly enhanced self-management, quality of life, and satisfaction in patients post-rectal cancer surgery. Key improvements included significantly higher scores in self-management abilities and reduced complication rates at multiple follow-up points compared to the control group. The study underscores the importance of structured discharge processes in optimizing patient recovery and ongoing care.
Journal Article by Li M, Yu K (…) Dong L et 2 al. in Ann Ital Chir