Tablet PC-enabled application intervention for patients with gastric cancer undergoing gastrectomy

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Gastroenterology
• Digital Health

Background:

• Gastric cancer is a prevalent global malignancy.
• Post-surgery, patients face malnutrition, complications, and cachexia.
• Early recovery interventions are crucial for postgastrectomy patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a tablet PC-assisted intervention.
• To accelerate nutritional recovery in postgastrectomy cancer patients.

Main Methods:

• A pilot study using a tablet PC application for perioperative care.
• The application facilitated nutritional monitoring, medical data management, and wound care.
• Services were provided by healthcare professionals.

Main Results:

• The intervention group showed significantly less body weight loss (4.8% vs. 8.7%) over 6 months.
• The intervention group had more outpatient clinic visits (9.8 vs. 5.6).

Conclusions:

• A tablet PC-based application is feasible for perioperative care of gastric cancer patients.
• This intervention promotes reduced body weight loss and aids in comprehensive surgical record keeping.