Use of WeChat-based patient-doctor interaction improves patient experience of Helicobacter pylori treatment: a randomized controlled trial - Scorecard - MDSpire

Use of WeChat-based patient-doctor interaction improves patient experience of Helicobacter pylori treatment: a randomized controlled trial

  • By

  • Boshen Lin

  • Wenlin Zhang

  • Jinghui Zhang

  • Minjuan Lin

  • Jing Liu

  • Zhongxue Han

  • Yuming Ding

  • Qingzhou Kong

  • Miao Duan

  • Yueyue Li

  • Xiuli Zuo

  • Yanqing Li

  • May 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Implementation of a WeChat-Enabled Patient-Physician Communication System Enhances Patient Experience During Helicobacter pylori Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionHelicobacter pylori infection
Key MechanismsWeChat-based patient-doctor interaction system for real-time communication
Target PopulationAdult patients aged 18-75 years with H. pylori infection
Care SettingQilu Hospital of Shandong University, China

Key Highlights

  • WPDI group achieved eradication rates of 90.4%, 93.4%, and 94.2% by different analysis methods.
  • Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the WPDI group (90.3% vs. 74.9%).
  • Similar levels of compliance and adverse events were observed in both groups.
  • Patients in the control group reported higher levels of worry and perturbation.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • H. pylori infection confirmed by 13C-urea breath test, rapid urease test, or histopathology.

Management

  • 14-day vonoprazan-containing quadruple therapy with routine patient education.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assessment of patient experience, compliance, and adverse events through standardized interviews.

Risks

  • Potential adverse events associated with H. pylori treatment.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Treatment-naïve H. pylori-infected patients.

Effective communication may enhance patient experience without significantly improving treatment outcomes.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate digital communication tools to enhance patient-doctor interactions.
  • Provide comprehensive oral and written education to patients regarding treatment.

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