Prevalence of depression and its potential contributing factors in patients with enterostomy: a meta-analytical review

In patients with intestinal pathologies, the placement of a stoma bag affects multiple aspects of their perceived quality of life. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the prevalence of depression among patients with enterostomy and to determine the underlying factors that could explain the potential...

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Main Authors: Tang, Wymann Shao Wen, Chiang, Christine Li Ling, Kwang, Kay Wee, Zhang, Melvyn Weibin
Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168574
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:In patients with intestinal pathologies, the placement of a stoma bag affects multiple aspects of their perceived quality of life. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the prevalence of depression among patients with enterostomy and to determine the underlying factors that could explain the potential heterogeneity of this prevalence.