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

• Main Authors: Bi-Lian Chen (Author), Han-Chung Lien (Author), Shyh-Sheng Yang (Author), Shiao-Chi Wu (Author), Hsien-Hsien Chiang (Author), Li-Chan Lin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundPercutaneous 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 bot...