Impact of Mobile Apps in Conjunction With Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy on Patients' Complications, Quality of Life, and Health-Related Self-Care Behaviors: Randomized Clinical Trial (Preprint)

Author:

Chen Bi-LianORCID,Lien Han-ChungORCID,Yang Shyh-ShengORCID,Wu Shiao-ChiORCID,Chiang Hsien-HsienORCID,Lin Li-ChanORCID

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is commonly chosen for long-term enteral nutrition support. However, common complications of PEG include wound infection, leakage, obstruction, bleeding, dislodgement, pneumonia, peritonitis, and more. The anticipation of these complications by both patients and their family caregivers underscores the essential requirement of ongoing technical guidance for the daily care of PEG and the adoption of preventative strategies.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to establish and compare a health education program utilizing a tracking system for PEG using a mobile app (PEG app) and instant messaging software versus a paper-based health education program with instant messaging software. Their effectiveness in preventing complications, avoiding hospital readmissions, improving self-care practices, and enhancing quality of life outcomes was assessed.

METHODS

A randomized controlled trial design was used, and the study sample consisted of patients from a medical center in central Taiwan who underwent thoracic surgery or gastroenterology procedures. Inclusion criteria were being a new case undergoing his or her first gastric tube insertion and having the ability to operate a smartphone. Exclusion criteria were cases requiring tube replacement or nasogastric tubes. A total of 74 participants were enrolled, with 37 participants in the experimental group and 37 participants in the control group. Data collection took place from hospitalization until 1 month after discharge. The experimental group received care using the gastric tube tracking system (PEG app) and the Line app that included phone, text, and photo capture capabilities, while the control group received routine nursing care and used the Line app.

RESULTS

The experimental group demonstrated a significant reduction in the occurrence of complications compared with the control group (<i>χ<sup>2</sup></i><sub>1</sub>=12.087, <i>P</i>=.001). Specifically, the occurrence of leakage events was significantly lower in the experimental group than in the control group (<i>χ<sup>2</sup></i><sub>1</sub>=12.906, <i>P</i>=.001). However, the experimental group exhibited superior self-care ability compared with the control group (<i>t</i><sub>72</sub>=2.203, <i>P</i>=.03). There was no significant difference in overall quality of life scores between the experimental and control groups (<i>t</i><sub>72</sub>=1.603, <i>P</i>=.11). However, the experimental group showed better social aspects of quality of life than the control group (<i>t</i><sub>72</sub>=2.164, <i>P</i>=.03).

CONCLUSIONS

Integration of the PEG app with instant messaging can enhance self-care ability, improve social aspects of quality of life, and reduce complications. The study results suggest that the PEG app could be used as an adjunct tool to promote patients’ self-directed management of their gastric tube at home, particularly for patients who have undergone their first PEG placement and are being discharged from the hospital.

CLINICALTRIAL

Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2300071271; https://tinyurl.com/4vvy584e

Publisher

JMIR Publications Inc.

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