ArticleJournal of multidisciplinary healthcare2025
Determinants of Demoralization Syndrome and Social Support Among Patients with Breast Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Characteristics and influencing factors of demoralization in ovarian cancer: a latent profile analysis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Observational
- Demoralization syndrome in elderly patients with advanced lung cancer: a multi-center study in North China.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the determinants of demoralization syndrome among patients with breast cancer (BC) in the southwestern region of China. Methods: This investigation constituted a single-center cross-sectional study in which 176 patients with BC were surveyed through a questionnaire covering the current status of demoralization syndrome and social support. Results: Majority of patients with BC developed moderate-to-severe levels of demoralization. The degree of demoralization among patients with BC was complex and influenced by a variety of factors. Among patients with BC, demographic variables such as age, education level, residential address, monthly income, occupation, and receipt of chemotherapy were the main influencing factors ( Conclusion: There are many factors influencing the degree of demoralization among patients with BC. Nursing interventions play a pivotal role in minimizing demoralization among patients with BC. We should pay more attention to patients with determinants of commitment level. Positive communication with patients, involving attentive listening, guidance and encouragement, is essential for providing effective psychological care and social support, fostering trust between healthcare providers and patients.
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