The development and implementation of an interactive application for new ostomy patients.
Stijn H J KetelaersNikki van HamKirsten A A J van PeltThomas TimmersGrard A P NieuwenhuijzenHarm J T RuttenJacobus W A BurgerJohanne G BloemenPublished in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2023)
An interactive application to support patients throughout the entire process of ostomy surgery is feasible. Patients were satisfied with StoManager and its usability, which might result in improved self-management and decreased healthcare consumption. A more patient-specific approach could further improve the perceived quality and value of the application.