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Randomized Controlled Trial
Telemedicine in postoperative follow-up of STOMa PAtients: a randomized clinical trial (the STOMPA trial).
A stoma has severe impact on the patient's quality of life (QoL). Postoperative home community follow-up by teleconsultation (TC) and stoma nurses may reduce the burden of travel and improve QoL. ⋯ Telemedicine follow-up by stoma nurses did not improve the QoL of patients, but decreased the readmission rate and burden of travel. Registration number NCT01600508 ( https://www.clinicaltrials.gov).