Effects of eHealth Interventions on Quality of Life and Psychological Outcomes in Cardiac Surgery Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients undergoing heart surgery may experience a range of physiological changes, and the postoperative recovery time is long. Patients and their families often have concerns about quality of life (QoL) after discharge. eHealth interventions may improve patient participation, ensure positive and effective health management, improve the quality of at-home care and the patient's quality of life, and reduce rates of depression.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of eHealth interventions on the physiology, psychology, and compliance of adult patients after cardiac surgery to provide a theoretical basis for clinical practice.

Methods

We conducted systematic searches of the following 4 electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, an

SUBMITTER: Ni R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9428777 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature