Optimization strategies for care‑giving behaviors of family caregivers for patients with enterostomy: An evidence summary
- 1Nursing School, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
- 2Nursing Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
- 3Gastrointestinal Surgery Department, The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
Abstract
Background: To systematically retrieve and summarize evidence on optimization strategies for caregiving behaviors of family caregivers of patients with enterostomy, and to provide an evidence‑based reference for clinical practice. Methods: This is an evidence summary that adopts the rigorous methodological framework of systematic reviews. Evidence was searched from databases and websites including UpToDate, BMJ Best Practice, the International Guideline Network, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (USA), the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (Canada), the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (USA), the Chinese Medical Journal Database, Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and CINAHL. The evidence types included clinical decisions, guidelines, systematic reviews, evidence summaries, and expert consensuses. The search period covered from database inception to January 31, 2026. Literature quality assessment was independently performed by at least two researchers trained in systematic evidence‑based methods. Evidence extraction and synthesis were conducted on the literature that met quality criteria, in combination with professional opinions. Results: A total of 13 articles were included: 2 clinical decisions, 8 guidelines, 1 systematic review, and 2 expert consensuses. Sixteen pieces of evidence were summarized across four domains: structured empowerment of care knowledge and skills, support strategies for the care process, maintenance of caregivers’ physical and mental health, and construction of a multi‑dimensional support system. Conclusion: The best evidence summarized in this study is scientifically sound and practical to a certain extent, providing a reliable basis for healthcare professionals to develop intervention plans and implement evidence‑based practice.
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BibTeX
@article{liu2026optimization,
title = {{Optimization strategies for care‑giving behaviors of family caregivers for patients with enterostomy: An evidence summary}},
author = {Yujie Liu and Yuhui Zhang and Aiping Li and Guangqin Yun and Xiangyang Chen},
journal = {PLOS One},
year = {2026},
month = sep,
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0356569},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0356569},
note = {CC BY 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Optimization strategies for care‑giving behaviors of family caregivers for patients with enterostomy: An evidence summary
AU - Yujie Liu
AU - Yuhui Zhang
AU - Aiping Li
AU - Guangqin Yun
AU - Xiangyang Chen
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/09/10
JO - PLOS One
DO - 10.1371/journal.pone.0356569
UR - https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0356569
AB - Background: To systematically retrieve and summarize evidence on optimization strategies for caregiving behaviors of family caregivers of patients with enterostomy, and to provide an evidence‑based reference for clinical practice. Methods: This is an evidence summary that adopts the rigorous methodological framework of systematic reviews. Evidence was searched from databases and websites including UpToDate, BMJ Best Practice, the International Guideline Network, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (USA), the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (Canada), the World Council of Enterostomal Therapists, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (USA), the Chinese Medical Journal Database, Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and CINAHL. The evidence types included clinical decisions, guidelines, systematic reviews, evidence summaries, and expert consensuses. The search period covered from database inception to January 31, 2026. Literature quality assessment was independently performed by at least two researchers trained in systematic evidence‑based methods. Evidence extraction and synthesis were conducted on the literature that met quality criteria, in combination with professional opinions. Results: A total of 13 articles were included: 2 clinical decisions, 8 guidelines, 1 systematic review, and 2 expert consensuses. Sixteen pieces of evidence were summarized across four domains: structured empowerment of care knowledge and skills, support strategies for the care process, maintenance of caregivers’ physical and mental health, and construction of a multi‑dimensional support system. Conclusion: The best evidence summarized in this study is scientifically sound and practical to a certain extent, providing a reliable basis for healthcare professionals to develop intervention plans and implement evidence‑based practice.
SN - 1932-6203
ER -