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

Overview

Journal Nurs Open

Specialty Nursing

Date 2023 Jun 27

PMID 37365734

Authors

Zhuoxin Wang

Shanshan Deng

Hekai Lv

Yanyan Fan

Li Zhang

Fuzhi Wang

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Abstract

Aim: This meta-analysis systematically reviewed and identified the effects of WeChat-based continuous care (WCC) interventions on various outcomes in cancer patients.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: In 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. N and Begg's tests were performed to evaluate publication bias, and sensitivity analysis was performed to evaluate the robustness of the meta-analysis results.

Results: The 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 Contribution: WCC interventions improved depression, anxiety, social function, and cognitive function in cancer patients.

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