The effectiveness of mobile health interventions on bowel symptoms, self-care ability, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients after anus-preserving operation: A systematic review and meta-analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

The effectiveness of mobile health interventions on bowel symptoms, self-care ability, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients after anus-preserving operation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  • By

  • Yaolan Wang

  • Yujie Li

  • Chun Zhang

  • Caili Li

  • Lan Li

  • Mingjun Huang

  • May 30, 2026

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    Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally.

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    Sphincter-preserving surgery often leads to long-term bowel dysfunction in 48% to 82.6% of patients, impacting their quality of life.

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    Current management of bowel dysfunction relies on self-care behaviors, but traditional support methods often fail to improve outcomes.

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    Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have shown potential benefits for quality of life and self-efficacy in colorectal cancer survivors.

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    This study aims to systematically review mHealth interventions and conduct a meta-analysis on their effects on bowel symptoms and self-care ability.

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The effectiveness of mobile health interventions on bowel symptoms, self-care ability, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients after anus-preserving operation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  • by Yaolan Wang, Yujie Li, Chun Zhang, Caili Li, Lan Li, Mingjun Huang

  • May 30, 2026

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