Symptom Experience and Quality of Life in Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy-A Secondary Publication

Objective:To evaluate symptom experience and quality of life(QoL)and to identify the predictors of QoL among colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted on 107 colorectal cancer patients at a university-affiliated hospital between June 1 and July 30,2021.Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Colorectal(FACT-C)and Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale-Short Form(MSAS-SF)were used to assess symptom experience and QoL of these patients.Data were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation,t-test,ANOVA,and hierarchical multiple regression.Results:The mean QoL score for colorectal cancer patients was 88.78±20.08.The most frequently experienced physical and psychological symptoms were numbness/tingling and worrying.Physical and psychological symptoms have a significant negative association with QoL.Perceived economic status was significantly associated with QoL in patients’general characteristics.The regression analyses showed that high psychological symptoms(β=-0.63,P<0.001),middle perceived economic status(β=-0.22,P=0.009),and low perceived economic status(β=-0.36,P<0.001)were statistically significant in predicting patients’low QoL.Conclusion:Symptom experience and QoL are essential variables that should be acknowledged when delivering health care to colorectal cancer patients.More attention to the reduction and comprehensive symptom management of psychological distress could improve QoL among colorectal cancer patients.

The relationship between psychological distress with salivary <i>α</i>-amylase and stress related symptoms among breast cancer survivors

Background and Aims: This study examined the stress levels, the stressors and biomarker such as Alpha (α)-Amylase enzyme which is secreted under distress conditions. The aim was to determine the relationship between these three variables. Methods: The study respondents were made up of cancer outpatients from 3 hospitals namely the Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Seberang Jaya and Johor Baru, Pantai Ipoh and Putrajaya. The Personal Stress Inventory (PSI) questionnaire was used to identify stressors, while the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were used to determine the psychological distress levels. The Salimentary Oral Swab (SOS) Technique was used to collect the saliva and then the Salivary α-Amylase Assay Kit was used to analyse for α amylase. Results: The majority of respondents were stressed due to their sensitive emotion and nervousness in their daily lives (68.7%), they had poor memory and short attention spans of carrying out job tasks (67.3%) as well as they were emotionally depressed (65.3%). Their poor memory and short attention span (p = 0.037), heavy work load and poor task delivery (p = 0.008) were predictors for distress using HADS. The salivary α-amylase concentration was significantly related to the stress levels (p = 0.002). Conclusion: Breast cancer respondents with musculoskeletal system related symptoms, with heavy work load and poor task delivery, as well as had poor memory and short attention span were at higher risk of experiencing psychological distress. The salivary α-amylase which had significant relationships with psychological distress was therefore, a potential biological indicator for distress, while the musculoskeletal system related symptoms from the PSI questionnaire were predictors for distress.

Thematic Trends in Complementary and Alternative Medicine Applied in Cancer-Related Symptoms

Purpose： The main goal of this study is to discover the scientific evolution of Cancer-Related Symptoms in Complementary and Alternative Medicine research area, analyzing the articles indexed in the Web of Science database from 1980 to 2013.Design/Methodology/Approach： A co-word science mapping analysis is performed under a longitudinal framework（1980 to 2013）. The documental corpus is divided into two subperiods,1980–2008 and 2009–2013. Thus, the performance and impact rates, and conceptual evolution of the research field are shown.Findings： According to the results, the co-word analysis allows us to identify 12 main thematic areas in this emerging research field： anxiety, survivors and palliative care,meditation, treatment, symptoms and cancer types, postmenopause, cancer pain, low back pain, herbal medicine, children, depression and insomnia, inflammation mediators, and lymphedema. The different research lines are identified according to the main thematic areas,centered fundamentally on anxiety and suffering prevention. The scientific community can use this information to identify where the interest is focused and make decisions in different ways.Research limitation： Several limitations can be addressed： 1） some of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine therapies may not have been included; 2） only the documents indexed in Web of Science are analyzed; and 3） the thematic areas detected could change if another dataset was considered.Practical implications： The results obtained in the present study could be considered as an evidence-based framework in which future studies could be built.Originality/value： Currently, there are no studies that show the thematic evolution of this research area.

Relationships of Handgrip Strength with Menstruation-Related Symptoms in Female University Students in Japan

Introduction: Some somatic and psychological disorders have been associated with handgrip strength, which is an easy, inexpensive and noninvasive method for assessment of muscle strength. We conducted a cross-sectional study to clarify the relationship of handgrip strength and menstruation-related symptoms. Material and Methods: Handgrip strength was measured and a self-administered questionnaire was performed in female university students in Japan. Results: Handgrip strength did not significantly differ among the menstrual phases. The mean handgrip strength level (n = 260) was 26.0 ± 3.9 kg. We divided the subjects into three groups according to the handgrip strength level. Handgrip strength was associated with degrees of depression and anxiety during menstruation. Conclusion: This can be used as fundamental data in further clarifying the relationship between muscle strength and menstruation-related symptoms.

A Study to Compare the Safety and Efficacy of Solifenacin, Tamsulosin and Tadalafil in Relieving Double-J Stent Related Symptoms

Objective: To evaluate and compare the safety and efficacy of Solifenacin, Tamsulosin, and Tadalafil in treating ureteral stent related symptoms (SRS) in patients with indwelling Double-J ureteral stents. Materials and Methods: A prospective randomized controlled study was conducted on 146 consecutive patients in the department of urology, Government Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India between Sept 2017-March 2019, with SRS after taking informed consent and confirming DJ Stent position by X-ray KUB post-operatively. Patients were randomized into 4 groups: Group A (Placebo), Group B (Solifenacin 5 mg), and Group B (Tamsulosin 0.4 mg) and group D (Tadalafil 5 mg) at end of 1st week till the removal of DJ stent at end of 3 weeks. All patients were assessed for bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) using the validated Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire (USSQ) at 1st week and 3 weeks after the starting of medications. Appropriate statistical analysis as carried out and the level of significance was set at P Results: LUTS, general health, and work performance improved with Solifenacin, Tamsulosin and Tadalafil and all the three were comparable in relieving urinary symptoms. Tadalafil was better at relieving body pain, additional problems and sexual problems better than Tamsulosin. Tadalafil showed comparable improvement in LUTS, better sexual health and decreased body pain compared to solifenacin, whereas the latter had better general health, additional problems & work performance scores. Conclusion: Solifenacin is more effective than Tamsulosin in alleviating LUTS associated with SRS and both show a distinctive advantage over placebo. PDE inhibitor Tadalafil can also be tried for SRS and is as effective as antimuscarinics and α-blockers in relieving urinary symptoms and is more efficacious in relieving sexual symptoms and body pain.

Differences in Physical and Psychological Condition, Sleeping Status and Menstruation-Related Symptoms before and after Smartphones Use in Young Female Students in Japan

Smartphones use for a long period of time can cause health problems including physical condition, psychological condition and sleeping status. In addition, smartphones use may affect menstruation related symptoms. This study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire between June and November in 2016 to clarify the differences in physical and psychological condition, sleeping status and menstruation-related symptoms before and after starting to use smartphones in female university students in Japan. We recruited 273 female nursing students and the response rate was 95.2%. We found significant changes after starting to use smartphones regarding eyestrain (p < 0.001), posture (p = 0.002), stiffness of neck, back and shoulders (p < 0.001), level of outdoor activity (p < 0.001), difficulty concentrating (p < 0.001), lack of motivation (p < 0.001), and sensitivity to stress (p = 0.005). Moreover, we also found that fatigue before menstruation and headache/low back pain during menstruation were higher after starting to use smartphones. The proportions of students with irritability and depressive feeling as emotional premenstrual symptoms appeared higher after starting to use smartphones. These results imply that young women should refrain from using smartphones if they have visual display terminal-related symptoms, disturbance of sleep pattern and menstruation-related symptoms before and during menstruation.

Associations between Sensitivity to Cold, Menstruation-Related Symptoms and Handgrip Strength in Female University Students in Japan

Sensitivity to cold, which is a popular symptom in Japanese women, is associated with various symptoms such as shoulder stiffness and general fatigue. However, an association of sensitivity to cold with muscle strength has not been reported. The aim of the study was to clarify the associations of sensitivity to cold with handgrip strength and with menstruation-related symptoms in female university students in Japan. We recruited 278 female university students in Japan. Sensitivity to cold and menstruation-related symptoms including physical and psychological symptoms were assessed by using a self-administered questionnaire that we designed. Handgrip strength was measured by using a handgrip strength dynamometer. We received responses from 269 students. The prevalence rate of sensitivity to cold in the subjects was 54.3%. The students who had sensitivity to cold had a lower handgrip strength level (25.5 ± 3.8 kg) than did the students who did not have sensitivity to cold (26.7 ± 3.9 kg) (p = 0.017). Sensitivity to cold was associated with low body mass index. In addition, the students who had sensitivity to cold tended to have low back pain and constipation during menstruation. In conclusion, sensitivity to cold is an important symptom associated with muscle strength as well as menstruation-related symptoms for young women.

Diagnosis and treatment of peripherally inserted central catheters(PICC)-related sepsis in breast cancer patients carrying PICC catheter for chemotherapy

Objective:The aim of our research was to study the incidence,clinical diagnosis and treatment of peripherally inserted central catheters(PICC)-related sepsis in breast cancer patients carrying PICC catheter for chemotherapy.Methods:The data of the incidence,diagnosis and treatment of PICC-related sepsis in 215 cases of breast cancer patients carrying PICC catheter for chemotherapy in our hospital from August,2009 to September,2011 were analyzed retrospectively.Results:216 PICCs had been successfully applied in 215 cases of breast cancer patients and followed for a total of 19,109 catheter days,(median catheterization duration,88.9 days,range 1-212 days).Among those,3(1.39%) PICCs were removed respectively as a result of PICC-related sepsis in 29,73 and 108 catheter-days(median 70 d),with a rate of 0.16 per 1000 catheter-days.Conclusion:Chemotherapeutic treatment via PICC for breast cancer patients is one of the most secure and effective measures but there exists small number of cases in which PICC catheter related sepsis is possible.Careful observation of relevant symptoms and signs,early diagnosis and treatment,not relying completely on blood culture tests and timely removal of PICC catheter can be very effective in treating PICC-related sepsis in these patients.

Effectiveness of a Telenursing System to Prevent the Exacerbation of Symptoms in Patients with Cancer Undergoing Outpatient Chemotherapy

During outpatient chemotherapy, adverse events occurring at home must be carefully monitored. We have developed a tele-nursing system that can store physical information such as blood pressure and pulse measured by cancer patients in the cloud by using Bluetooth, which is wireless communication technology, and collect information from remote locations. The tele-nursing system name is T-SCOT. The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of T-SCOT intervention. Participants are those who receive T-SCOT intervention plus Care as usual as the intervention group, and those who receive only Care as usual as the control group. T-SCOT includes the following five steps: 1) Answer questions related to side effects of chemotherapy [10 items];2) Measure blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, and SPO2. The measured data is automatically saved in the cloud via Bluetooth;3) Watch a video of coping behavior for side effects;4) The data entered by the patient is visualized as a line graph;5) Utilize the videophone function with researchers if you have any problems or troubles. Utilization of ICT in telenursing makes it possible to visualize patient’s physical information and contributes to the reduction of medical expenses.

Weight Loss and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Advanced Cancer Patients Treated with Platinum-based Chemotherapy

Objective This study assessed the weight loss changes and gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with advanced tumors receiving platinum-containing chemotherapy.Methods We retrospectively reviewed 297 patients with advanced cancers[124 gastrointestinal(GI)cancer patients,119 lung cancer patients and 54 head and neck cancer(HNC)patients]receiving first-line chemotherapy at Tongji Hospital.The patients’changes in body weight,body mass index(BMI),and biochemical parameters(serum haemoglobin and albumin levels)were compared before and after two chemotherapy cycles.Results More than half[54.88%(163/297)]of the patients had experienced unintentional weight loss in the 6 months before chemotherapy,and weight loss≥5%and≥10%of the body mass was noted in 35.69%and 20.20%of the patients,respectively.After two cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy,the proportions of patients with a>5%reduction in body weight among patients with GI,lung,and head and neck cancers were 47.5%(59/124),44.53%(53/119),and 46.2%(25/54),respectively.The patients with GI and lung cancers were more vulnerable to extreme weight loss(≥10%)than those with HNC(P=0.025).The serum hemoglobin levels were also remarkably decreased relative to those before chemotherapy(all P<0.05).Common GI symptoms reported by all patients included anorexia(61.28%),vomiting(52.53%),and nausea(51.18%).A higher proportion of patients with≥10%weight loss experienced anorexia and vomiting(OR=12.21 and 3.61,P=0.008 and 0.047,respectively).Conclusions For advanced cancer patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy,the GI symptoms are the major factor related to their nutritional status.Appropriate nutritional screening,evaluation and treatment should be applied during the treatment of cancer in order to reduce GI symptoms and improve the patient’s nutritional status.

Study on the Changes and Correlation of Related Immune Factors before and after Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Objective: To investigate the changes of related immune cytokines (Dendritic Cells (DC) cells, CD4+, CD8+, Th17, IgG, IgM, IgA) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) before and after chemotherapy. Methods: Eighty-five NSCLC patients who were treated in the Oncology Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College from December 2018 to February 2021 were selected as the research objects, and the patients were analyzed at different time points (before chemotherapy, after the first chemotherapy, and after the second chemotherapy) Changes in the expression levels of DC cells, CD4+, CD8+, Th17, IgG, IgM, IgA in peripheral blood, and explore their correlation. Results: Before chemotherapy, after the first chemotherapy, and after the second chemotherapy, the peripheral blood CD4+ and CD8+ were significantly increased, and the Th17, IgG, IgM, and IgA levels gradually decreased. The difference was statistically significant. But there was no obvious change in DC cells. Conclusion: There is no significant change in DC cells in peripheral blood of NSCLC patients before and after chemotherapy. CD4+ and CD8+ are significantly increased, Th17, IgG, IgM, and IgA levels are all decreased, which is a manifestation of impaired immune function of patients after chemotherapy.

Quality of life and symptom distress after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy

BACKGROUND Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy(CRS/HIPEC)for peritoneal surface malignancy can effectively control the disease,however it is also associated with adverse effects which may affect quality of life(QoL).AIM To investigate early perioperative QoL after CRS/HIPEC,which has not been discussed in Taiwan.METHODS This single institution,observational cohort study enrolled patients who received CRS/HIPEC.We assessed QoL using the Taiwan residents version of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory(MDASI-T)and European Organization Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire(EORTC QLQ-C30).Participants completed the questionnaires before CRS/HIPEC(S1),at the first outpatient follow-up(S2),and 3 mo after CRS/HIPEC(S3).RESULTS Fifty-eight patients were analyzed.There was no significant perioperative difference in global health status.Significant changes in physical and role functioning scores decreased at S2,and fatigue and pain scores increased at S2 but returned to baseline at S3.Multiple regression analysis showed that age and performance status were significantly correlated with QoL.In the MDASI-T questionnaire,distress/feeling upset and lack of appetite had the highest scores at S1,compared to fatigue and distress/feeling upset at S2,and fatigue and lack of appetite at S3.The leading interference items were working at S1 and S2 and activity at S3.MDASI-T scores were significantly negatively correlated with the EORTC QLQ-C30 results.CONCLUSION QoL and symptom severity improved or returned to baseline in most categories within 3 mo after CRS/HIPEC.Our findings can help with preoperative consultation and perioperative care.

The investigation of symptoms burden and treatment status in patients with bone metastasis

Objective:This survey was a non-intervention study,which aimed to investigate symptom burden and treatment status in cancer patient with bone metastasis,and to make out whether patients received the normative treatment.Methods:We designed a questionnaire,the main items of which include patient's symptom burden,previous and ongoing treatment.We used it to investigate 120 patients from six different medical agencies.We examined the association between symptoms using Spearman's rank correlation.SPSS software was used to analyze data.Results:The data of one hundred one questionnaires were completed and fitted for analysis.The five most prevalent symptoms were fatigue(84.2%),unhappiness(83.2%),pain(77.2%),dry mouth(77.2%) and lack of appetite(73.3%).Three symptom clusters were identified.Cluster 1 included anxiety and unhappiness and accounted for 61.4% in all patients.Cluster 2 included pain,fatigue and constipation and accounted for 39.6% in all patients.Cluster 3 included nausea,vomiting,lack of appetite and accounted for 27.7% in all patients.Cronbach's alpha coefficient demonstrated high internal reliability in the clusters,with a coefficient ranging from 0.65 to 0.84.The proportion of patients receiving analgesic therapy,bisphosphates therapy,palliative chemotherapy and radiotherapy were 70.3%,63.4%,58.4% and 36.6% respectively.Pain in various degree was obviously alleviated(P < 0.01) after analgesic therapy.Among the surveyed patients,64 patients received bisphosphates therapy,while the administration of zoledronic acid accounted for the most large proportion.The average duration of bisphosphates administration was 5.79 months(SD = 7.43).Patients who received radiotherapy adopted multiple fractions treating mode.Conclusion:Symptom burden was common and severe in patients with bone metastasis,which often appeared as symptom cluster,and significantly affected their quality of life(QOL).The normative treatment should be strengthened to manage and control patients' symptoms and improve their QOL.The analgesic therapy was normative in patients with bone metastasis.Reasons impeding patients to receive bisphosphates were in varieties.More propaganda should be done to generalized bisphosphates therapy for patients with bone metastasis.

抗肿瘤分子靶向药物致化疗相关性腹泻的研究进展

化疗相关性腹泻(CRD)可导致治疗效果和患者依从性降低,影响肿瘤患者的长期治疗结局,甚至危及生命。除传统化疗药物外,许多分子靶向药物也可导致CRD,包括小分子表皮生长因子受体(EGFR)抑制剂、抗EGFR单克隆抗体、磷酸肌醇3-激酶抑制剂、血管内皮细胞生长因子受体小分子抑制剂、BCR-ABL1和KIT抑制剂、人表皮生长因子受体2靶点抑制剂、周期蛋白依赖性激酶抑制剂、抗体-药物偶联物等多种分子靶向药物。其发生机制可能与分子靶向治疗药物引起肠黏膜损伤或肠炎等有关,临床表现为大便频率增加和/或松散不成形,患者常伴有产气过多和/或肠绞痛。不同药物引起的CRD发生率不同,临床应重视病史采集和鉴别诊断,积极干预并进行动态评估,加强患者教育,以及时发现和预防肠毒性的发生。

节约体能法对宫颈癌同步放化疗病人癌因性疲乏的干预效果

目的:探讨节约体能法对宫颈癌同步放化疗病人癌因性疲乏(CRF)的干预效果。方法:采用方便抽样法,选取2018年4月—12月在西安交通大学第一附属医院放疗病区住院治疗的108例宫颈癌病人作为研究对象,按入院时间分为对照组和干预组,每组54例。对照组给予放疗科常规护理,干预组在放疗科常规护理基础上给予节约体能法的干预。于治疗开始前、放疗5次结束、放疗10次结束、放疗15次结束、放疗20次结束及放疗25次结束后采用中文版Piper疲乏修订量表(RPFS)对病人CRF严重程度进行评价。结果:干预期间对照组流失3例病人,干预组流失4例病人,最终对照组51例病人完成研究,干预组50例病人完成研究。中文版RPFS总分及行为疲乏、情感疲乏、感知疲乏、认知疲乏维度得分的干预主效应、时间主效应均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。在治疗开始前和放疗5次结束2个时间点,对照组与干预组的中文版RPFS总分及各维度得分差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。在放疗10次结束、放疗15次结束、放疗20次结束及放疗25次结束4个时间点,对照组与干预组的中文版RPFS总分及各维度得分差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:宫颈癌同步放化疗病人CRF水平在治疗期间升高,节约体能法可有效降低各时间点宫颈癌同步放化疗病人的CRF水平。

化疗相关认知功能障碍的MRI研究进展

化疗相关认知功能障碍(CRCI)严重影响癌症病人的生活质量,其神经生物学机制受到广泛关注。结构MRI、功能MRI、动脉自旋标记、磁共振波谱等多模态MRI技术可以反映大脑的结构、功能、代谢、灌注等信息,有利于揭示化疗药物对认知功能影响的影像学机制。目前临床常用的蒽环类、非蒽环类、铂基化合物等肿瘤化疗药物均可诱发CRCI。简要回顾不同化疗药物诱发CRCI的潜在分子生物学机制,综述多模态MRI技术在CRCI病人大脑结构与功能改变中的研究进展。

艾灸联合耳穴压豆对肺癌化疗患者生活质量以及癌因性疲乏的影响分析

目的艾灸联合耳穴压豆对肺癌化疗患者生活质量以及癌因性疲乏的影响。方法60例肺癌化疗患者,随机分为对照组和试验组,每组30例。对照组患者给予临床常规健康教育,试验组在对照组的基础上采取艾灸联合耳穴压豆治疗。比较两组患者癌因性疲乏缓解效果、治疗前后的生活质量评分、毒副反应的缓解效果。结果试验组患者癌因性疲乏缓解率93.33%高于对照组的46.67%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。治疗后,试验组患者生活质量评分(2.21±0.17)分高于对照组的(0.35±0.14)分,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。试验组毒副反应缓解率为83.33%,高于对照组的50.00%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论采取艾灸联合耳穴压豆对肺癌化疗患者的治疗效果显著,有效改善生活质量、癌因性疲乏及毒副反应,并且操作简单,经济,患者容易接受,值得在临床推广。

女性绝经相关症状特点及绝经激素治疗认知状况的调查分析

目的 调查更年期女性绝经相关症状的特点及对绝经激素治疗(MHT)的认知状况。方法 选择就诊于西安交通大学第一附属医院有绝经相关症状的619例更年期女性为研究对象,采用调查问卷的方式收集资料,分析绝经相关症状的特点,探讨更年期女性对MHT的认知状况及疗效。结果 371例围绝经期女性中绝经相关症状发生率位于前3位的分别是:疲乏(69.81%)、失眠(66.85%)、潮热出汗(58.22%),248例绝经后女性中绝经相关症状发生率位于前3位的分别是:潮热出汗(64.11%)、骨关节痛(60.89%)、疲乏(56.85%)。绝经后女性的失眠、疲乏发生率显著低于围绝经期女性(P<0.01),而骨关节痛、泌尿系感染、阴道干涩性交痛的发生率显著高于围绝经期女性(P<0.01)。围绝经期和绝经后女性的Kupperman评分比较无统计学差异(P>0.05),但评分程度分布比较有统计学差异(P<0.05);围绝经期女性轻度占比最高,绝经后女性中度占比最高。绝经后女性的不同绝经年龄、绝经年限、绝经方式之间Kupperman评分比较有统计学差异(P<0.05);绝经年龄越早、绝经年限越短Kupperman评分越高;手术绝经者Kupperman评分显著高于自然绝经者(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析结果显示,年龄45~54岁、退休或无业、配偶疾病或去世、性生活不正常、文化程度高是绝经相关症状发生的危险因素(P<0.05),家庭收入高、>3次/周的运动是绝经相关症状发生的保护因素(P<0.05)。更年期女性对MHT了解途径占比最高为网络(39.92%),对MHT的担忧占比最高为肿瘤(33.67%)。465例(89.77%)无MHT禁忌证的更年期女性,治疗后症状显著改善(P<0.05)。结论 更年期女性绝经相关症状显著,年龄越早、绝经年限越短及手术绝经者症状更为严重,应关注绝经对更年期女性健康的影响并增加专业医师指导,提高MHT使用率以改善更年期女性的生活质量。

食管癌患者围化疗期症状群调查

目的探索食管癌患者围化疗期间症状群构成及动态变化,为其化疗期间症状管理提供依据。方法选取2021年6月至2022年12月南通市肿瘤医院肿瘤中心治疗的食管癌化疗患者168例作为研究对象,采用基本信息调查表、安德森症状测评量表、症状补充问卷分别在首次入院(T1)、首次化疗(T2)、第2次化疗(T3)、末次化疗(T4)时进行问卷调查。提取症状群使用探索性因子分析。结果T1~T4时间节点的症状发生率>20%的数目分别为12、20、22、18个。症状发生率12.50%~94.12%。探索性因子分析结果:食管癌患者围化疗期间在T1~T4时间节点分别提取症状群个数3、5、6、6个。其中,睡眠紊乱症状群、认知相关症状群、心理神经症状群持续存在于T1~T4时间节点,疼痛症状群、消化道症状群存在于T2~T4时间节点,活动耐力症状群存在于T3~T4时间节点。结论食管癌患者化疗期间存在多种症状,T3、T4时间节点的症状群构成较为稳定。临床工作人员应关注食管癌患者化疗期间的症状群,并采取相应措施积极进行干预以缓解多种症状,进而降低症状群对患者的影响。

针对性干预对肺癌化疗伴癌因性疲乏患者的影响

目的:探讨针对性干预对肺癌化疗伴癌因性疲乏患者的影响。方法:选择2021年3月—2023年3月江西省肿瘤医院胸内一病区接收的肺癌化疗伴癌因性疲乏患者80例作为研究对象,按随机数字表法将其分为对照组与观察组,各40例。对照组给予常规干预措施,观察组在对照组的基础上给予针对性干预,比较两组癌因性疲乏程度、心理状态、社会适应性、希望水平、睡眠质量、生存质量。结果:干预后观察组癌因性疲乏程度轻于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。干预后观察组焦虑自评量表(SAS)、抑郁自评量表(SDS)评分均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。干预后观察组社会适应性量表的心理弹性、心理能量、人际适应性、控制倾向维度评分均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。干预后,观察组希望水平、生存质量评分均高于对照组,睡眠质量评分低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:对肺癌化疗伴癌因性疲乏患者实施针对性干预可进一步疏解负面情绪,改善癌因性疲乏症状,并增强患者的社会适应性,提高希望水平,恢复良好的睡眠质量和生存质量。