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Randomized Controlled Trial
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Apr 15, 2026; 18(4): 116137
Published online Apr 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i4.116137
Table 1 Comparison of general data between the two groups
GroupnAge (years)MaleFemale
Control group5065.23 ± 3.152822
Observation group5065.18 ± 3.213020
t/χ² value-0.0790.1640.164
P value-0.9380.6850.685
Table 2 Comparison of Numerical Rating Scale scores between the two groups (mean ± SD)
GroupnNRS
Before nursing
After nursing
Control group502.23 ± 0.231.45 ± 0.25a
Observation group502.20 ± 0.220.18 ± 0.04a
t value-0.66738.470
P value-0.507< 0.01
Table 3 Comparison of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30 scores between the two groups (mean ± SD)
Group
n
Cognitive function
Role function
Emotional function
Physical function
Social function
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Control group5085.23 ± 6.1291.56 ± 4.34a82.12 ± 4.2389.56 ± 4.18a68.56 ± 4.8975.12 ± 6.65a88.56 ± 6.2392.34 ± 2.89a82.85 ± 0.5689.34 ± 4.45a
Observation group5085.56 ± 6.0895.89 ± 1.67a82.34 ± 4.1894.87 ± 3.56a68.78 ± 4.9281.45 ± 9.21a88.78 ± 6.1897.12 ± 1.45a82.92 ± 0.6293.12 ± 3.32a
t value-0.276.5840.2626.8390.2243.940.17710.4530.5924.814
P value-0.787< 0.010.794< 0.010.823< 0.010.86< 0.010.555< 0.01
Table 4 Comparison of Chinese Version of the Self-Management Efficacy Scale for Cancer Patients scores between the two groups (mean ± SD)
GroupnSelf-stress reduction
Positive attitude
Self-decision-making
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Control group5037.34 ± 3.1242.56 ± 4.89a47.65 ± 3.2362.12 ± 3.89a7.77 ± 1.239.12 ± 1.89a
Observation group5037.56 ± 3.0846.23 ± 2.45a47.45 ± 3.1868.01 ± 4.21a7.89 ± 1.1812.34 ± 1.23a
t value-0.3554.7450.3127.2660.49810.097
P value-0.724< 0.010.756< 0.010.620< 0.01
Table 5 Comparison of Chinese Version of the American Pain Society Patient Outcome Questionnaire scores between the two groups (mean ± SD)
GroupnPain intensity
Activity interference
Sleep interference
Emotion
Adverse reactions related to pain treatment drugs
Perception of pain management
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Before nursing
After nursing
Control group502.23 ± 0.231.45 ± 0.25a7.67 ± 1.233.92 ± 0.89a8.56 ± 2.234.12 ± 1.05a7.23 ± 1.043.95 ± 1.05a7.64 ± 0.232.97 ± 1.56a3.56 ± 0.236.12 ± 1.85a
Observation group502.20 ± 0.220.18 ± 0.04a7.92 ± 1.082.12 ± 0.56a8.78 ± 2.182.34 ± 0.29a7.25 ± 1.032.08 ± 0.28a7.67 ± 0.181.21 ± 0.09a3.60 ± 0.188.45 ± 1.06a
t value-0.66738.471.0812.1040.49911.5550.09712.1680.7266.5390.9687.727
P value-0.507< 0.010.283< 0.010.619< 0.010.923< 0.010.469< 0.010.335< 0.01