IColon, a patient-focused mobile application for perioperative care in colorectal surgery: Results from 444 patients.

ABSTRACT: AimThe aim of this study is to assess if a patient-focused mobile application can increase compliance with active Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) items and thereby improve surgery-related outcomes and patient satisfaction.MethodThis is a prospective observational study of patients admitted for elective colorectal surgery, under the ERAS protocol, and having access to the mobile application iColon during all perioperative phases.ResultsThe 444 participants were included in the study. The overall adherence to the use of iColon was 62.4%. The overall adherence to active ERAS items was 74.1%. Adherence to the use of iColon significantly impacted adherence to active ERAS items. The use of the application was negatively related with factors such as age, type of disease, and postoperative

SUBMITTER: Bertocchi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044202 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature