RT Journal Article
T1 Enhancing Quality of Life in Ostomized Patients Through Smart-Glasses-Supported Health Education: A Pre-Post Study
A1 Pego Pérez, Emilio Rubén
A1 Mendoza Caamaño, Tomás
A1 Rey Bretal, David
A1 Gerbaudo González, Noelia
A1 Martínez Laranga, Nuria
A1 Gandoy Crego, Manuel
A1 Rodríguez González, Raquel
K1 Ostomy
K1 Health education
K1 Smart glasses
K1 Self-care
K1 Quality of life
K1 Nursing interventions
AB Background: Ostomy care consultations are essential for promoting patient autonomy and quality-of-life. The integration of innovative technologies may enhance health education and support effective self-care among ostomized patients. Objective: To evaluate the impact of a nursing-led health education intervention supported by smart-glasses on the quality of life of ostomized patients. Methods: A pre–post quasi-experimental design was employed with 14 patients who had undergone digestive surgery resulting in an ostomy. The intervention consisted of a single 60-min session comprising three phases: (1) assessment of baseline knowledge on ostomy management, (2) personalized feedback, and (3) a hands-on workshop using Vuzix© smart-glasses to demonstrate ostomy care techniques. Quality of life was assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire before and after the intervention. Results: The intervention significantly improved overall SF-36 scores, with notable advancements in emotional role (78.57 ± 36.06 to 97.44 ± 9.25, d = 10.54), mental health (79.14 ± 20.10 to 87.38 ± 13.94, d = 6.27), and vitality (69.29 ± 20.56 to 71.15 ± 16.98, d = 4.19). Social function remained high throughout the study, while bodily pain showed a slight decline. A strong correlation (ρ = 0.923, p = 0.001) was observed between pre- and post-intervention quality of life scores. Conclusions: The findings suggest that integrating smart-glasses into nursing-led health education may enhance the quality of life and self-care capabilities of ostomized patients. However, the small sample size, lack of a control group, and exploratory nature of the study limit the generalizability of the results. Further research is needed to validate these findings in larger, controlled trials.
PB MDPI
SN 2227-9032
YR 2026
FD 2026-01-15
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/45393
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/45393
LA eng
NO Pego Pérez, E. R., Mendoza Caamaño, T., Rey-Bretal, D., Gerbaudo-González, N., Martínez Laranga, N., Gandoy Crego, M., & Rodríguez-González, R. (2026). Enhancing Quality of Life in Ostomized Patients Through Smart-Glasses-Supported Health Education: A Pre-Post Study. Healthcare, 14(2), 216. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14020216
NO This research was funded by Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Enfermería de Lugo and University of Santiago de Compostela, grant number 2025-PO022 and “The APC was funded by the related proyect”. https://investigacion.usc.gal/proyectos/1482677/detalle (accessed on 1 January 2026).
DS Minerva
RD 26 abr 2026