Effects of Enhanced Education for Patients with the Helicobacter pylori Infection
Keywords:
Helicobacter pylori, Patient education, Treatment adherence, Eradication rates, Systematic reviewAbstract
Introduction:
This systematic review investigates the impact of educational interventions on patients diagnosed with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. With the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of such interventions in improving treatment adherence, eradication rates, and patient knowledge, a comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted up to 2022.
Methods:
Eight interventional studies and clinical trials meeting the inclusion criteria were selected, encompassing a range of educational strategies and outcome measures. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by two reviewers, with discrepancies resolved through consensus.
Results:
Results from the included studies revealed significant improvements in treatment adherence and eradication rates following educational interventions. Risk differences ranged from 0.10 to 0.20 across the studies, indicating a notable impact on patient outcomes. Additionally, patient knowledge regarding H. pylori infection and treatment regimens showed considerable enhancement. Comparison of these findings with those reported in the broader medical literature supported the clinical relevance of educational interventions in H. pylori management.
Conclusions:
This systematic review underscores the importance of tailored educational interventions in optimizing treatment outcomes for patients with H. pylori infection. Enhanced patient education has the potential to significantly improve treatment adherence, eradication rates, and patient knowledge, thereby reducing the global burden of H. pylori infection.
