Psychosocial adaptation and influencing factors among patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy(CIPN)is a severe and longlasting side effect caused by various anticancer agents that damage sensory,motor and autonomic nerves.It can cause maladaptive behaviors,including disease severity,anxiety,depression,sleep disorders,falls,and social impairment.These disorders have physical,psychological and social effects on patients and can seriously influence their quality of life.AIM To investigate the current situation of psychosocial adaptation to the disease and its influencing factor in patients with CIPN.METHODS A convenience sampling method was used to select 233 patients with CIPN in our hospital from February to August 2021.In addition,a cross-sectional survey was conducted using a sociodemographic questionnaire,the Self-Report Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale,and the European Organisation for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life CIPN20(QLQ-CIPN20).Factors influencing psychosocial adaptation in patients with CIPN were analyzed by t-test or one-way analysis of variance,correlation analysis,multiple stepwise regression analysis,and structural equation models.RESULTS The psychosocial adaptation score of patients with CIPN was 52.51±13.18.Multivariate analysis showed that autonomic nerves,tumor stage,motor nerves,education level,availability of caregivers,semi-retirement status,CIPN grade were independent risk factors for patients with CIPN(P<0.05).Structural equation models showed that QLQ-CIPN20 mediated the relationship between CIPN grade,tumor stage,and psychosocial adaptation.CONCLUSION Patients with CIPN have poor psychosocial adaptation and are affected by a variety of physiological,psychological,and social factors.Patients’adaptive responses should be assessed,and targeted interventions implemented.

Research on the effects of family care degree on stigma and psychosocial adaptation among the patients with Parkinson’s disease

Objective:This study aimed to investigate the status quo of family care degree,stigma and psychosocial adaptation of the patients with Parkinson’s disease(PD),and discuss the effects of family care degree on stigma and psychosocial adaptation among the patients with PD.Methods:This study was conducted between September 2018 and April 2019 on patients with PD who were admitted to a Ter tiary Grade A hospital in Dalian city.A total of 246 PD patients were investigated by convenience sampling method using self-designed general information questionnaire,along with family care index(APGAR),24-item Stigma Scale for Chronic Illness(SSCI),and Psychosocial Adjustment Scale(PAS)for PD.And patients were divided into two groups according to the level of family care degree and compared with stigma and psychosocial adaptation.Results:The total score of family care for patients with PD was 6.97±2.46,family function was good in 132 cases(53.7%),moderate barrier in 92 cases(37.4%),and severe barrier in 22 cases(8.9%).The scores of stigma and psychosocial adaptability and their dimensions in the group with high degree family care were higher than the low degree group.Conclusions:The overall level of family care for PD patients was poor.Improving family care degree can help patients with PD to reduce stigma and improve psychosocial adaptation.

Research Progress on Psychosocial Adaptation of Hemodialysis Patients

From the perspective of the biopsychosocial medical model,hemodialysis patients often suffer from psychosocial maladaptation in the face of a series of changes and pressures,which greatly affect their physical and mental health.This paper reviews the concept of psychosocial adaptation of hemodialysis patients,the current research status,influencing factors,measurement tools,and the current status of interventions,aiming to provide a reference for improving the psychosocial adaptation ability of hemodialysis patients.

Analysis of the Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Psychosocial Adaptation of Hemodialysis Patients

Objective:To investigate the current status and influencing factors of psychosocial adaptation of hemodialysis patients,and to provide a reference basis for the development of nursing interventions.Methods:435 hemodialysis patients from the hemodialysis centers of three tertiary A hospitals in Xi’an City were conveniently selected from April to August 2023,and were investigated using the General Information Questionnaire,the Psychosocial Adaptation to Disease Scale,the Fear of Disease Progression Simplification Scale,and the Personal Sense of Control Scale.Results:The psychosocial adaptation score of hemodialysis patients was(56.68±18.32);the results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that marital status,the form of payment for medical expenses,work status,degree of self-care in daily life,number of co-morbid chronic illnesses,fear of disease progression,and sense of personal mastery were the main influencing factors of psychosocial adaptation of hemodialysis patients.Conclusion:The psychosocial adaptation of hemodialysis patients is at the level of severe maladaptation,and healthcare professionals should formulate scientific and reasonable nursing intervention programs according to their influencing factors to enhance their psychosocial adaptation.