Pancreatic Cancer
Conditions
Interventions
Observational group:None
Sponsors
School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
24 Years to 83 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For patients: 1. diagnosed with early to mid-stage pancreatic cancer following the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines (Version 1, 2022) and clinic pathological examination and has undergone radical resection for pancreatic cancer for the first time; 2. over the age of 18; and 3. have adequate reading and communication skills to complete the survey. For family caregivers: 1. a long-term family caregiver appointed by the patient with pancreatic cancer who is related by blood or marriage; 2. over the age of 18; 3. with adequate reading ability and communication skills to complete the survey.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: For patients: 1. distant metastases at the time of recruitment; and 2. serious complications during postoperative hospitalization, such as severe pancreatic fistula or anastomotic fistula. For family caregivers: 1. family caregivers whose primary goal is to be compensated for their care; 2. people with cognitive and mental impairment; 3. people with serious physical illnesses such as cancer or major organ failure.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life;Care need;Coping styles;Positive experiences; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactMingxia Chen
Nanjing Medical University
Outcome results
None listed