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Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate studies in which health information technology was used to improve ostomy care and management., Methods: Systematic literature review., Search Strategies: The review was performed according to PRISMA Guidelines. Three scientific databases, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science, were searched with no time limitation using key words related to information technology and ostomy. The selection of articles and data collection were carried out by 2 reviewers and disagreements were resolved via discussion with a third, independent reviewer., Findings: The initial search of electronic databases retrieved 1679 elements; following removal of duplicate records, title and abstract review, and articles read in full for inclusion/exclusion criteria, 10 articles were included in the review. Analysis of findings from studies included in our review addresses technologies used to care for persons living with an ostomy. Elements were divided into 2 categories: (1) sensor-based wearable technologies, which were mostly used to assess the fecal output and fullness of ostomy pouching system, and (2) computer-based, tablet based, and smartphones platforms, which were used for teaching and learning. The most significant outcomes were increasing patients' knowledge and awareness of ostomy, enhancing patient's participation in self-care processes, and improving self-efficacy levels., Implications for Practice: We found limited research regarding the effectiveness of technology-based interventions on the management of ostomy patients. Findings of this systematic review suggest that the application of technologies has created a positive effect on the management of an ostomy, provided opportunities for enhancing self-efficacy, self-care, and self-management. The results of this study can be a basis for designing efficient technology-based systems for the management of ostomy., Competing Interests: The authors of this systematic review, titled “The Impact of Health Technologies on Ostomy Care: A Systematic Review of Health Technologies Impact on Ostomy Care,” declare that there are no conflicts of interest or financial disclosures related to this research. No external funding was received for this research, and the authors did not have any financial or personal interests that could influence the outcomes or conclusions of this study. All sources of data, including studies and articles, were evaluated impartially, and the results presented herein are based on a rigorous and transparent review process., (Copyright © 2023 by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society.)