Evaluation of a WeChat‐based life review programme for cancer patients: A quasi‐experimental study

Zhang, Xiaoling; Xiao, Huimin; Chen, Ying

doi:10.1111/jan.14018

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“…Hu et al [23] revealed that transitional care delivered by WeChat could decrease depression and anxiety in discharged patients with AS. Similarly, WeChat-based interventions also have significant effects on reducing depression in people living with HIV [34], cancer patients [21], and pregnant women [35]. The education delivered by social media platform, WeChat, can optimize communication between patients and health care professionals and teach patients psychological management strategies [18,23], which might improve psychological outcomes.…”

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“…Moreover, Zhang et al revealed that individualized health education through WeChat can play a central role in health education efforts in China because WeChat is well-integrated into society [18]. In recent years, some studies have found that interventions delivered by WeChat can improve health behaviors and health outcomes in patients with other chronic diseases [19][20][21][22]. Hu et al [23] explored the transitional care delivered by WeChat in discharged patients with AS, but they educated patients only through group chatting.…”

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The effects of WeChat-based educational intervention in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial

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Background Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), as a common inflammatory rheumatic disease, often causes depression and impaired health-related quality of life (QoL). Although positive effects of patient education have been demonstrated, limited studies explored the benefits of education via mobile applications for AS patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the WeChat-based educational intervention on depression, health-related QoL, and other clinical outcomes in AS patients. Methods We conducted a single-blind randomized controlled trial from March to December 2017. Patients were recruited and randomized into the intervention group which received a 12-week WeChat-based educational intervention (consisting of four individual online educational sessions, online educational materials) or the control group receiving standard care. Data was collected at baseline and 12 weeks. Outcomes were measured by Beck Depression Inventory-II, the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36-item Health Survey (SF-36), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient Global Score (BAS-G), and visual analog scales. Results A total of 118 patients with AS were included and analyzed. Measures at baseline were comparable between groups. After the intervention, the intervention group reported significant higher scores of all domains of SF-36 except for physical functioning and validity, compared with the control group. Additionally, patients in the intervention group had lower depressive symptoms than the control group. No significant difference in other outcomes was observed at 12 weeks. Conclusions This study found that the 12-week educational intervention via WeChat had positive effects on reducing depressive symptoms and improving health-related QoL in Chinese patients with AS. We suggest that this intervention can be integrated into current routine care of AS patients. Trial registration This study has been approved by the hospital’s ethics committee (ID: 20160364) in 2016 and registered at the Chinese Clinical Trail Registry (registry number: ChiCTR-IPR-16009293).

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The effects of WeChat-based educational intervention in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial

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“…The education modules and text messages on the WCPRP public account were developed to provide simple, easy-to-understand health information, which was a viable way to connect medical staff and victims to facilitate health instruction delivery and resource sharing [9]. One previous study reported a successful outcome based on intervention for patients with type 2 diabetes via WeChat [10], and similar results were also found in a WeChat-based life review program for cancer patients [11].…”

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Providing educational and instructional support for dog bite victims via WeChat in China: A satisfaction survey

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Wang

et al. 2019

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Background WeChat in China has been used for public health education and the prevention of diseases. This study introduced a WeChat-based program for rabies prevention and evaluated the users’ satisfaction with the program using the technology acceptance model.Methods An online satisfaction questionnaire was used to survey 315 users who had followed the WeChat official account in China, and their satisfaction scores were assessed and analyzed.Results The users were generally satisfied with the WeChat-based program as an educational and instructional tool with the mean satisfaction score for each item ranging from 3.87 to 4.60 out of a maximum of 5.0 and the total mean satisfaction score of 41.54 out of a maximum of 50.0 (SD = 4.31). Urban users showed more satisfaction than rural users (p=0.031). Users who were satisfied also reported that they intended to recommend WeChat to others (p= 0.000).Conclusions Findings from the present study indicated that WeChat was considered a useful educational and instructional tool for rabies among dog-bite victims. This model of a WeChat-based program for rabies prevention should be expanded to other areas in China.

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“…Moreover, Zhang et al revealed that individualised health education through WeChat can play a central role in health education efforts in China because WeChat is well-integrated into society [18]. In recent years, some studies have found that interventions delivered by WeChat can improve health behaviors and health outcomes in patients with other chronic diseases [19][20][21][22]. Hu et al explored the transitional care delivered by WeChat in discharged patients with AS, but they educated patients only through group chatting [23].…”

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Effects of WeChat-based Educational Intervention on Depression and Quality of Life in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trail

Song

Xie

Chen

et al. 2021

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Background: Ankylosing spondylitis(AS), as a common inflammatory rheumatic disease, often cause depression and impaired health-related quality of life(QoL). Although positive effects of patient education have been demonstrated, limited studies explored the benefits of education via mobile applications for AS patients. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the WeChat-based educational intervention on depression and health-related QoL in AS patients.Methods: We conducted a single-blind randomized controlled trial from March to December 2017. Potential patients were recruited and randomized into the intervention group who received a 12-week WeChat-based educational intervention (consisting of four individual online educational sessions, online health information) or the control group receiving standard care. Data was collected at baseline and 12 weeks after the intervention. Outcomes were measured by Beck Depression Inventory-Ⅱ, the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36-item Health Survey, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient Global Score, visual analogue scales. Results: A total of 118 patients with AS were included and analysed. Measures at baseline were comparable between groups. After the intervention, the intervention group reported significant higher scores of all dimensions of QoL except for physical function and validity, compared with the control group. Additionally, patients in the intervention group had lower depressive symptom than the control group. No significant difference in other outcomes was observed at 12 weeks. Conclusions: This study found that the 12-week educational intervention via WeChat had positive effects on reducing depressive symptom and improving health related QoL in Chinese patients with AS. We suggest that this intervention can be integrated into current routine care of AS patients. Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trail Registry (registry number: ChiCTR-IPR-16009293). Registered September 29, 2016.

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Evaluation of a WeChat‐based life review programme for cancer patients: A quasi‐experimental study

Cited by 45 publications

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The effects of WeChat-based educational intervention in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial

The effects of WeChat-based educational intervention in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a randomized controlled trial

Providing educational and instructional support for dog bite victims via WeChat in China: A satisfaction survey

Effects of WeChat-based Educational Intervention on Depression and Quality of Life in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Trail

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