Pego Pérez, Emilio RubénMendoza Caamaño, TomásRey Bretal, DavidGerbaudo González, NoeliaMartínez Laranga, NuriaGandoy Crego, ManuelRodríguez González, Raquel2026-01-232026-01-232026-01-15Pego 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/healthcare140202162227-9032https://hdl.handle.net/10347/45393Background: 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.engAttribution 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/OstomyHealth educationSmart glassesSelf-careQuality of lifeNursing interventions610303 Asesoramiento y orientación educacionaljournal article10.3390/healthcare14020216open access