Observational studyThe Journal of international medical research2021
Symptom clusters in patients with colorectal cancer after colostomy: a longitudinal study in Shanghai.
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- Symptom clusters in colorectal cancer: a systematic review of assessment tools, statistical methods, and symptom patterns.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Pooled it
- Analysis of Latent Profiles and Influencing Factors of Patient Activation Among Colorectal Cancer Patients with an Enterostomy.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Stigma, stoma acceptance, quality of life among patients with colorectal cancer intestinal ostomy: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Trajectories of Symptom Clusters and Their Predictive Factors in Patients With Colorectal Cancer 3 Months After Surgery: A Longitudinal Study.Cancer medicine · 2025Observational
- Using Machine Learning Approaches on Dynamic Patient-Reported Outcomes to Cluster Cancer Treatment-Related Symptoms.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Article
- Core symptoms in patients with colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy: a network analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Symptom Network Analysis in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cancer management and research · 2025Article
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- Exploring the dynamics of perioperative symptom networks in colorectal cancer patients: a cross-lagged panel network analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Exploration of symptom clusters during hemodialysis and symptom network analysis of older maintenance hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study.BMC nephrology · 2023Article
- Hyperglycemia, symptoms, and symptom clusters in colorectal cancer survivors with type 2 diabetes.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveResearch is lacking regarding the experiences of patients after colostomy, which is needed so as to take necessary specific actions. In this study, we aimed to describe the trajectory of symptom clusters experienced by patients after colostomy over time.
methodsThis was a longitudinal observational study using data from 149 patients with colorectal cancer after colostomy. We investigated symptoms and symptom clusters at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after colostomy.
resultsFour main symptom clusters were identified, including a psychological symptom cluster, digestive and urinary symptom cluster, lack of energy symptom cluster, and pain symptom cluster in patients after colostomy in the first year after surgery. We further explored the symptom trajectory.
conclusionsWe explored symptom clusters and the trajectory of symptom resolution in patients after colostomy during the first year after surgery. Four stages were proposed to describe the different statuses of symptom clusters experienced by patients. Our findings may provide insight into how to improve symptom management and postoperative quality of life for patients after colostomy.
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