Investigation of Exercise Interventions on Postoperative Recovery in Lung Cancer Patients: A Qualitative Study Using...

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Health Psychology

Background:

• Rapid recovery after lung cancer surgery is a significant clinical challenge.
• Exercise is a recognized, cost-effective method for expediting postoperative recovery.
• Existing exercise interventions often overlook patient perspectives, impacting adherence and long-term effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze lung cancer patients' perspectives on postoperative exercise in their daily lives.
• To explore patient concerns and needs regarding postoperative exercise.
• To inform the development of personalized, patient-centered exercise plans.

Main Methods:

• Internet crawling of online inquiries using keywords: "lung cancer", "surgery", "exercise".
• Analysis of 201 unique queries using natural language processing and information retrieval.
• Examination of term frequency, sentiment tendencies, and attributes within patient inquiries.

Main Results:

• "Modes of exercise" was the most common inquiry topic.
• Patients frequently searched for information on whether, when, and how to exercise post-surgery.
• Sentiment analysis revealed an 87.5% positive attitude towards exercise, with "good" being a common descriptor.

Conclusions:

• Lung cancer patients' postoperative exercise inquiries highlight a need for tailored guidance on exercise modalities.
• Patient concerns often include psychological factors like fear and helplessness, necessitating integrated psychological support.
• Personalized exercise regimens incorporating patient perspectives and psychological support can enhance rehabilitation outcomes.