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World J Clin Cases. Feb 6, 2024; 12(4): 737-745
Published online Feb 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i4.737
Influence of initial check, information exchange, final accuracy check, reaction information nursing on the psychology of elderly with lung cancer
Cui Jiang, Jing Ma, Wen He, Hai-Ying Zhang
Cui Jiang, The Second Ward of Thoracic Radiotherapy, Hubei Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China
Jing Ma, Nursing School, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471000, Henan Province, China
Wen He, Department of Intensive Care Unit, Wuhan First Hospital, Wuhan 430033, Hubei Province, China
Hai-Ying Zhang, Department of Nursing, Huangpi District People′s Hospital of Wuhan, Wuhan 430300, Hubei Province, China
Co-first authors: Cui Jiang and Jing Ma.
Author contributions: Jiang C and Ma J designed the research and wrote the paper; Jiang C, Ma J, He W, and Zhang HY contributed to new reagents/analytic tools; He W and Zhang HY analyzed the data; Cui Jiang and Jing Ma contributed equally to this work as co-first authors; All authors were involved in the critical review of the results and have read and approved the final manuscript. The reasons for designating Jiang C and Ma J as co-first authors are threefold. First, the research was performed as a collaborative effort, and the designation of co-first authorship accurately reflects the distribution of responsibilities and burdens associated with the time and effort required to complete the study and the resultant paper. This also ensures effective communication and management of post-submission matters, ultimately enhancing the paper's quality and reliability. Second, the overall research team encompassed authors with a variety of expertise and skills from different fields, and the designation of co-first authors best reflect this diversity. This also promotes the most comprehensive and in-depth examination of the research topic, ultimately enriching readers' understanding by offering various expert perspectives. Third, Jiang C and Ma J contributed efforts of equal substance throughout the research process. The choice of these researchers as co-first authors acknowledge and respects this equal contribution, while recognizing the spirit of teamwork and collaboration of this study. In summary, we believe that designating Jiang C and Ma J as co-first authors of is fitting for our manuscript as it accurately reflects our team's collaborative spirit, equal contributions, and diversity.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Huangpi District People′s Hospital of Wuhan.
Informed consent statement: All the families have voluntarily participated in the study and have signed informed consent forms.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declared no conflict of interest existing in this paper.
Data sharing statement: Data generated from this investigation are available upon reasonable quest from the corresponding author.
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Corresponding author: Hai-Ying Zhang, Chief Nurse, Department of Nursing, Huangpi District People′s Hospital of Wuhan, No. 61 Banqiao Avenue, Qianchuan Street, Huangpi District, Wuhan 430300, Hubei Province, China. haiying87666@163.com
Received: November 21, 2023
Peer-review started: November 21, 2023
First decision: December 5, 2023
Revised: December 16, 2023
Accepted: January 12, 2024
Article in press: January 12, 2024
Published online: February 6, 2024
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS
Research background

Lung cancer, being a highly prevalent and life-threatening ailment, poses a significant threat to public health and safety. The elderly population, due to their diminished ability for self-care, often exhibit a range of psychological issues.

Research motivation

To investigate nursing effect of elderly lung cancer patients.

Research objectives

This study aims to examine the efficacy of the initial check, information exchange, final accuracy check, reaction (IIFAR) information care model in improving the mental health outcomes of elderly patients diagnosed with lung cancer.

Research methods

The control group used the usual care model, the observation group, which received the IIFAR information care model in addition to the conventional care protocol.

Research results

Following the intervention, the observation group exhibited lower scores in Distress Thermometer, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) for anxiety and the HADS for depression, Revised Piper’s Fatigue Scale, and Chance Health Locus of Control compared to their pre-intervention scores, and these scores were significantly lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05). Additionally, both the observation and control groups showed significantly higher scores in Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ-C30), Internal Health Locus of Control, and Powerful Others Health Locus of Control after the intervention compared to their pre-intervention scores within their respective groups. Furthermore, the observation group had significantly higher QLQ-C30 scores compared to the control group (P < 0.05).

Research conclusions

The implementation of the IIFAR information care model has the potential to ameliorate various psychological challenges faced by elderly patients diagnosed with lung cancer, including anxiety, depression, psychological distress, and fatigue. Moreover, this model exhibits the capability to enhance their psychological well-being by positively influencing their locus of control in psychology and ultimately improving their overall quality of life.

Research perspectives

The small sample size in this study and the fact that it was all patients from our hospital may lead to some bias in the findings. There is a need to expand the sample size, refine the study design, and explore the findings further.