Systematic nursing interventions in gastric cancer: A randomized controlled study.

Area of Science:

• Oncology Nursing
• Patient Care Management
• Clinical Research

Background:

• Effective nursing methods are crucial for mitigating negative emotions in patients.
• Systematic nursing interventions enhance patient self-efficacy, self-care abilities, and overall well-being.
• These interventions can alleviate fatigue and improve the quality of life for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of systematic nursing intervention on cancer-related fatigue.
• To assess changes in self-efficacy and self-nursing ability in gastric cancer patients.
• To determine the effect on the quality of life for gastric cancer patients during the perioperative period.

Main Methods:

• A sample of 168 gastric cancer patients was divided into a control group (conventional nursing) and an observation group (systematic nursing intervention).
• Validated scales including the Cancer Fatigue Scale (CFS), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Self-Care Agency Scale (ESCA), and SF-36 were administered.
• Data were collected at admission and discharge to compare outcomes between the groups.

Main Results:

• At discharge, the observation group showed significantly lower CFS scores (21.56 ± 2.24 vs. 29.61 ± 3.48) and higher GSES scores (51.16 ± 11.71 vs. 41.58 ± 8.54) compared to the control group.
• The observation group also demonstrated significantly higher ESCA scores (112.09 ± 11.72 vs. 97.87 ± 9.26) and SF-36 scores (75.51 ± 3.63 vs. 63.24 ± 3.41).
• Improvements were noted across all dimensions of self-nursing ability and quality of life in the intervention group.

Conclusions:

• Systematic nursing intervention is effective in alleviating cancer-related fatigue among gastric cancer patients.
• The intervention significantly enhances self-efficacy and self-nursing abilities.
• This nursing approach demonstrably improves the quality of life for gastric cancer patients in the perioperative phase, highlighting its clinical value.