Effects of Network-based Positive Psychological Nursing Model on Negative Emotions, Cancer-related Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Cervical Cancer Patients with Post-operative Chemotherapy

Abstract

AIM: Cervical cancer patients with post-operative chemotherapy experience anxiety, depression, and cancer-related fatigue, leading to a decline in their quality of life and posing challenges to the rehabilitation of patients. Therefore, it is necessary to explore effective nursing methods. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a web-based positive psychological nursing model on negative emotions, cancer-related fatigue, self-management efficacy, treatment compliance, and quality of life among cervical cancer patients with post-operative chemotherapy. 

METHODS: This retrospective study included 101 cervical cancer patients who underwent surgical intervention at our hospital between January 2019 and December 2023. Patients who received the usual mode of care were included in the control group (n = 48), while those who received the web-based positive psychological care mode were included in the study group (n = 53). For all study subjects, various assessment indices were evaluated, including baseline characteristics, treatment adherence, and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Revised Piper Fatigue Scale (RPFS), the Chinese version of the Strategies Used by Patients to Promote Health (C-SUPPH), and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life questionnaire -Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30). Additionally, anxiety/depression, cancer-related fatigue, self-management efficacy, treatment compliance, and quality of life were compared between the two groups. 

RESULTS: After the intervention, the HAMA score, HAMD score, and RPFS score were significantly decreased for both groups compared to before intervention (p < 0.05). However, the C-SUPPH score was significantly increased than before intervention (p < 0.05). We observed that HAMA, HAMD, and RPFS scores were substantially lower in the study group than those in the control group after intervention (p < 0.05). In contrast, C-SUPPH scores were significantly higher (p < 0.05). After the intervention, treatment compliance was significantly better in the study group compared to the control group. Furthermore, the EORTC QLQ-C30 score was substantially higher than that of the control group (p < 0.05). 

CONCLUSIONS: The network-based positive psychological nursing model can effectively alleviate negative emotions and cancer-related fatigue in cervical cancer patients who have undergone post-operative chemotherapy, thereby improving their quality of life. Additionally, this model improves patients' self-management effectiveness and treatment compliance. These findings provide novel insights into the nursing of cervical cancer patients with post-operative chemotherapy, underscoring its clinical significance.