Effects of digital health interventions on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Scorecard - MDSpire

Effects of digital health interventions on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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  • Mei-Ying Song

  • Min Li

  • Ling Tu

  • Jie Yang

  • June 2, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Digital Health Solutions on Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life Among Colorectal Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis of RCTs

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionColorectal Cancer (CRC)
Key MechanismsDigital health interventions aimed at reducing psychological distress and improving quality of life.
Target PopulationColorectal cancer patients experiencing anxiety and depression.
Care SettingSupportive care for cancer patients.

Key Highlights

  • Digital health interventions associated with reduced anxiety (SMD = -0.90).
  • Digital health interventions associated with reduced depression (SMD = -0.93).
  • Improvement in quality of life (SMD = 0.78) among CRC patients.
  • Low certainty evidence due to substantial heterogeneity.
  • Need for high-quality randomized controlled trials to confirm findings.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assessment of anxiety and depression prevalence in CRC patients.

Management

  • Consider digital health interventions as a complementary approach to traditional psychological support.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of digital health interventions on psychological symptoms and quality of life.

Risks

  • Potential limitations in the effectiveness of digital interventions due to heterogeneity in study designs.

Patient & Prescribing Data

CRC patients experiencing psychological distress.

Digital health solutions provide accessible psychological care and support.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate digital health interventions into supportive care for CRC patients.
  • Utilize a variety of digital tools to enhance patient engagement and self-efficacy.

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