Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	115394
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Ecological momentary assessment combined with aromatherapy on postoperative depression in elderly patients with colostomy
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Li-Ping Wang, Jing Ye, Xiao-Wei He, Mei-Rong Shi and Gui-Lan Cheng
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Corresponding Author	Gui-Lan Cheng, Associate Chief Nurse, Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Lane, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. wlpaa123456@163.com
Key Words	Ecological momentary assessment; Aromatherapy; Elderly patients with colostomy; Postoperative depression; Postoperative recovery
Core Tip	This study explores the combined intervention of ecological momentary assessment and aromatherapy for postoperative depression in elderly colostomy patients. The study demonstrates that this approach significantly reduces depressive symptoms, improves sleep quality, and enhances quality of life, without increasing complication rates. The integration of real-time psychological monitoring with non-pharmacological therapy offers a novel, personalized nursing strategy for this vulnerable population.
Citation	Wang LP, Ye J, He XW, Shi MR, Cheng GL. Ecological momentary assessment combined with aromatherapy on postoperative depression in elderly patients with colostomy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-07 09:19
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-07 09:19
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-28 06:54
Return for Revision	2025-11-28 06:54
Revised	2025-12-12 07:33
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-12-19 09:09
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-09 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-09 09:18
Articles in Press	2026-01-09 09:18
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