Retrospective Study
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World J Clin Cases. Feb 16, 2024; 12(5): 922-930
Published online Feb 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i5.922
Effect of nursing on postoperative respiratory function and mental health of lung cancer patients
Xiang Yang, Dan Yin, Shi-Qing Chen
Xiang Yang, Department of Rehabilitation, The First People's Hospital of Jiangxia District, Wuhan (Union Jiangnan Hospital Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Wuhan 430200, Hubei Province, China
Dan Yin, Department of Intensive Care, The First People's Hospital of Jiangxia District, Wuhan (Union Jiangnan Hospital Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Wuhan 430200, Hubei Province, China
Shi-Qing Chen, Department of Neurology, The First People's Hospital of Jiangxia District, Wuhan (Union Jiangnan Hospital Huazhong University of Science and Technology), Wuhan 430200, Hubei Province, China
Co-first authors: Xiang Yang and Dan Yin.
Author contributions: Yang X and Yin D designed the research; Chen SQ contributed new reagents/analytic tools; Chen SQ, Yang X, and Yin D analyzed the data; Yang X and Yin D wrote the paper; All authors were involved in the critical review of the results and have contributed to, read, and approved the final manuscript. Yang X and Yin D contributed equally to this work as co-first authors equally to this work. The reasons for designating Yang X and Yin D as co-first authors are threefold. First, the research was performed as a collaborative effort, and the designation of co-corresponding authorship accurately reflects the distribution of responsibilities and burdens associated with the time and effort required to complete the study and the resultant paper. This also ensures effective communication and management of post-submission matters, ultimately enhancing the paper's quality and reliability. Second, the overall research team encompassed authors with a variety of expertise and skills from different fields, and the designation of co-first authors best reflects this diversity. This also promotes the most comprehensive and in-depth examination of the research topic, ultimately enriching readers' understanding by offering various expert perspectives. Third, Yang X and Yin D 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 Yang X and Yin D as co-first authors of is 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 First People's Hospital of Jiangxia District, and all the families have voluntarily participated in the study and have signed informed consent forms.
Informed consent statement: All study participants or their legal guardian provided informed written consent about personal and medical data collection prior to study enrolment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declared no conflict of interest existing in this paper.
Data sharing statement: Data generated from this investigation are available upon reasonable quest from the corresponding author.
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Corresponding author: Shi-Qing Chen, MNurs, Nurse, Department of Neurology, The First People's Hospital of Jiangxia District, Wuhan (Union Jiangnan Hospital Huazhong University of Science and Technology), No. 1 Cultural Avenue, Jiangxia District, Wuhan 430200, Hubei Province, China. 623305925@qq.com
Received: November 22, 2023
Peer-review started: November 22, 2023
First decision: December 8, 2023
Revised: December 12, 2023
Accepted: December 29, 2023
Article in press: December 29, 2023
Published online: February 16, 2024
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the pulmonary organs, bronchial mucosa or glands, and it is also the most common primary lung cancer. For many people, lung cancer is a fatal disease, but with the continuous progress of medical technology, the treatment methods and prognosis of lung cancer have also been greatly improved.

Research motivation

We also found that pulmonary rehabilitation training and psychological care have a positive impact on the treatment of lung cancer patients, which is worth further promotion and application.

Research objectives

This paper conducts a comprehensive analysis on the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation training combined with psychological care on postoperative respiratory function and psychological health of lung cancer patients.

Research methods

This study used the design of a randomized controlled trial to divide patients after lung cancer surgery meeting the inclusion criteria into two groups, control and experimental groups. The control group received conventional treatment and nursing care, while the experimental group received pulmonary rehabilitation training combined with psychological nursing care on the basis of the control group.

Research results

By comparing the respiratory function and mental health indicators of the observation group and the control group before and after the intervention, it was found that the respiratory function and mental health status of the patients in the experimental group were significantly improved.

Research conclusions

Pulmonary rehabilitation training combined with psychological nursing for patients after lung cancer resection can improve lung function, improve daily activities, effectively relieve anxiety, depression, and other negative emotions, and reduce the occurrence of complications.

Research perspectives

The importance of rehabilitation care.