Effects of digital health interventions on anxiety, depression, and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Takeaways - 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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    Digital health interventions can significantly reduce anxiety and depression in colorectal cancer patients, as shown in a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

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    The meta-analysis included 15 randomized controlled trials with a total of 2018 colorectal cancer patients, highlighting the effectiveness of digital health solutions.

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    Pooled analyses indicated a significant improvement in quality of life among colorectal cancer patients using digital health interventions compared to control groups.

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    The evidence for the effectiveness of digital health interventions was rated as low certainty due to substantial heterogeneity among the included studies.

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    High-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to establish more definitive conclusions regarding the impact of digital health on CRC patients' mental health.

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

  • by Mei-Ying Song, Min Li, Ling Tu, Jie Yang

  • June 2, 2026

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