Huang Hu-Chuan Author

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The effect of SMART care model on physical and psychological adaptation of patients with liver cirrhosis: randomized controlled trial

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Huang Hu-Chuan

Objective: The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate the effect of Self-Management with APP and Reminder Technology (SMART) care model on the improvement of physical and psychological adaptation in patients with moderate to severe liver cirrhosis. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted to examine the effectiveness of SMART care model on the physical and psychological adaptation. SMART care model was used to conduct individual managements by a self-management APP of liver cirrhosis which provides symptoms monitoring and immediate feedbacks. Outcome measurements were pre-test, after intervention, and at the three and six month after intervention. The instruments included multidimensional symptoms questionnaire, frequency of emergency and outpatient department v... view more»

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