This study investigates the effect of psychological care on patients with advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancer. A total of 210 patients were randomly assigned to receive either routine care (regular group, n=101) or psychological care combined with routine care (research group, n=109). Outcomes assessed included care quality, pain intensity (VAS), anxiety and depression (SAS and SDS), self-perceived burden (SPBS), quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30), care compliance, and satisfaction. The research group demonstrated significantly higher scores in health education, ward management, care attitude, and skills (P<0.05). Both groups showed reductions in VAS, SAS, SDS, and SPBS scores after intervention; however, the research group had greater improvements (P<0.05). Quality of life scores increased in both groups, with the research group showing superior gains (P<0.05). Care compliance and satisfaction were also higher in the research group (P<0.05). Psychological care effectively alleviates negative emotions, enhances nursing quality, improves quality of life, and reduces the self-perceived burden in advanced GI cancer patients.
Xinyue Tao Dr. Chen (Wed,) studied this question.