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Application of WeChat platform in the management of patients infected with Helicobacter pylori
Author(s) -
Ma Huan,
Zhao Xinhua,
Zhang Lili,
Wu Limeng
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
helicobacter
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.206
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1523-5378
pISSN - 1083-4389
DOI - 10.1111/hel.12832
Subject(s) - helicobacter pylori , medicine , gastroenterology , helicobacter pylori infection
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of using WeChat platform to manage the patients with H. pylori infection. Methods 566 patients were randomly divided into two groups: The control group was treated with traditional management method, and the experimental group established WeChat group and implemented the informatization management. The two groups were given a unified plan to eradicate H. pylori. After the treatment, the C14 breath test was reexamined. The follow‐up rate and H. pylori eradication rate of the two groups were counted. Results In the experimental group, 289 patients were enrolled and 271 patients were followed up. The follow‐up rate was 93.8%. The number of H. pylori‐negative patients was 244, and the eradication rate was 90.0%. In the control group, 277 patients were enrolled in the study, and 215 patients were followed up. The follow‐up rate was 77.6%. 169 cases of H. pylori‐negative conversion were found, and the eradication rate was 78.6%. Conclusion Through WeChat management, the medication adherence, regular follow‐up, and H.pylori infection eradication rate of the patients with H.pylori infection in the experimental group were better than that in control group, during the treatment of eradicating H.pylori, and the difference was statistically significant.