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To evaluate the effect of psychological care on quality of life and emotional well-being in advanced gastrointestinal cancer patients.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Psychological Interventions and Their Effects on Quality of Life in Advanced Gi Cancer Patients

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Randomized trial evaluates psychological care effects on quality of life in advanced GI cancer patients, suggesting beneficial outcomes.

To evaluate the effect of psychological care on quality of life and emotional well-being in advanced gastrointestinal cancer patients.
210 patients randomly assigned to routine care or psychological care plus routine care
Outcomes assessed included pain intensity, anxiety, depression, self-perceived burden, quality of life, care compliance, and satisfaction
Statistical analyses were utilized to compare outcomes between the two groups.
Research group showed significantly higher care quality scores (P<0.05)
Both groups had reductions in pain, anxiety, depression, and self-perceived burden, with greater improvements in the research group (P<0.05)
Significant improvements in quality of life, care compliance, and satisfaction were observed in the research group (P<0.05).

Chen Yu Fang (2025) studied this question.

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