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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jun 15, 2026; 18(6): 117627
Published online Jun 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i6.117627
Published online Jun 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i6.117627
Impact of bundle care on quality of life and nutrition after transarterial chemoembolization
Gui-Yun Zhao, Jie Yu, Department of Interventional Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China
Author contributions: Zhao GY collected and analyzed the data; Yu J supervised the project and revised the manuscript; Zhao GY and Yu J designed the research study; and all authors thoroughly reviewed and endorsed the final manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, approval No. 2023-L153.
Informed consent statement: All research participants or their legal guardians provided written informed consent prior to study registration.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: No other data available.
Corresponding author: Jie Yu, Associate Chief Nurse, Department of Interventional Vascular Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, No. 688 Qingnian East Road, Tongzhou District, Nantong 226001, Jiangsu Province, China. 18761733520@163.com
Received: January 6, 2026
Revised: January 22, 2026
Accepted: March 2, 2026
Published online: June 15, 2026
Processing time: 153 Days and 18.8 Hours
Revised: January 22, 2026
Accepted: March 2, 2026
Published online: June 15, 2026
Processing time: 153 Days and 18.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This study sought to assess a comprehensive bundle care protocol, an evidence-based multidisciplinary model integrating dynamic assessment, stratified nutrition and psychological support, and intelligent follow-up for hepatocellular carcinoma after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The bundle care was superior to routine care in improving nutritional statuses (lower Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment scores) as well as psychological distress (lower Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale anxiety and depression scores). It also improved post-embolization syndrome which is a structured approach to facilitate post-TACE recovery.