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Psychological support and early tube feeding may improve pain, sleep, and quality of life after colorectal cancer surgery
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Abstract
A total of 320 colorectal cancer patients were randomized into intervention (160) and control (160) groups.
- The intervention group received standard care plus psychological intervention and early enteral nutrition support.
- Significant improvements were noted in sleep quality, pain intensity, anxiety, and depression scores in the intervention group compared to the control group (all p < 0.05).
- Quality of life scores measured by the EORTC QLQ-C30 were significantly higher in the intervention group (p < 0.05).
- Combined psychological intervention and early enteral nutrition may enhance postoperative symptom control and improve psychological health.
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