Supportive interventions to improve physiological and psychological health outcomes among patients undergoing cystectomy: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Our understanding of effective perioperative supportive interventions for patients undergoing cystectomy procedures and how these may affect short and long-term health outcomes is limited.

Methods

Randomised controlled trials involving any non-surgical, perioperative interventions designed to support or improve the patient experience for patients undergoing cystectomy procedures were reviewed. Comparison groups included those exposed to usual clinical care or standard procedure. Studies were excluded if they involved surgical procedure only, involved bowel preparation only or involved an alternative therapy such as aromatherapy. Any short and long-term outcomes reflecting the patient experience or related urological health outcomes were considered.

Results

SUBMITTER: Quirk H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6109292 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature