Ju MD, Qin Q, Li M. Whole-process case management effects on mental state and self-care ability in patients with liver cancer. World J Gastrointest Surg 2024; 16(3): 833-841 [PMID: 38577082 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i3.833]
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Meng Li, Nurse, Department of Nursing, General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping, No. 1 Huiji Road, Jiang’an District, Wuhan 430014, Hubei Province, China. limeng333321@163.com
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Nursing
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Mar 27, 2024; 16(3): 833-841 Published online Mar 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i3.833
Whole-process case management effects on mental state and self-care ability in patients with liver cancer
Man-Di Ju, Qin Qin, Meng Li
Man-Di Ju, Department of Internal Medicine of Abdominal Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Wuhan 430070, Hubei Province, China
Qin Qin, Department of Hepatological Surgery, Wuhan No. 1 Hospital, Wuhan 430000, Hubei Province, China
Meng Li, Department of Nursing, General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping, Wuhan 430014, Hubei Province, China
Co-first authors: Man-Di Ju and Qin Qin.
Author contributions: Ju MD and Qin Q designed the research; Li M, Ju MD and Qin Q performed the research; Li M, Ju MD and Qin Q contributed new reagents/analytic tools; Li M, Ju MD and Qin Q analyzed the data; Ju MD and Qin Q wrote the paper; All authors were involved in the critical review of the results and have contributed to, read, and approved the final manuscript. Ju MD and Qin Q contributed equally to this work as co-first authors equally to this work. Ju MD and Qin Q contributed efforts of equal substance throughout the research process. The choice of these researchers as co-first authors acknowledges and respects this equal contribution, while recognizing the spirit of teamwork and collaboration of this study. In summary, we believe that designating Ju MD and Qin Q as co-first authors of are fitting for our manuscript as it accurately reflects our team’s collaborative spirit, equal contributions, and diversity.
Institutional review board statement: This study protocol was approved by the General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping, and all the families have voluntarily participated in the study and have signed informed consent forms.
Clinical trial registration statement: We have not registered URL number. We have the ethical certificate approved by the unit.
Informed consent statement: All the families have voluntarily participated in the study and have signed informed consent forms.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Data sharing statement: Data generated from this investigation are available upon reasonable request from the corresponding author at limeng333321@163.com.
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Corresponding author: Meng Li, Nurse, Department of Nursing, General Hospital of the Yangtze River Shipping, No. 1 Huiji Road, Jiang’an District, Wuhan 430014, Hubei Province, China. limeng333321@163.com
Received: November 23, 2023 Peer-review started: November 23, 2023 First decision: December 18, 2023 Revised: December 22, 2023 Accepted: January 30, 2024 Article in press: January 30, 2024 Published online: March 27, 2024 Processing time: 120 Days and 0.7 Hours
ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background
In China, liver cancer incidence is fourth, following lung, gastric, and esophageal cancers. Case fatality rate is third after lung and cervical cancer. A previous study applied whole-process management model to breast cancer patients, effectively reducing negative emotions, improving treatment adherence, and nursing satisfaction.
Research motivation
Improve the hope level, self-care ability, sleep quality and quality of life, and provide feasible care plan for liver cancer patients.
Research objectives
To study the psychological state and self-care ability of liver cancer patients: the effect of the whole process of case management
Research methods
We compared anxiety, depression, hope level, self-care ability, symptom distress, sleep quality, and quality of life between the two groups.
Research results
Whole-course case management can effectively reduce anxiety and depression, relieve symptoms and problems.
Research conclusions
Improve patient self-care ability and provide feasible nursing plan for liver cancer patients.
Research perspectives
This is a research perspective of the whole-process case management.
