Network Analysis of Emotional Distress in Elderly Postoperative Gastric Cancer Patients

Overview

This study utilized network analysis to investigate the relationships among emotional distress, symptom burden, social support, and digital health literacy in older postoperative gastric cancer patients.

Background

Gastric cancer is a significant health concern, particularly among older adults, who often face high levels of distress and symptom burden post-surgery. Understanding the interplay between emotional distress, social support, and digital health literacy is crucial for this vulnerable population.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

• High prevalence of distress (79.6%) among older postoperative gastric cancer patients.
• 
  Blue
  and
  Tense
  from the BSI-18 were identified as central nodes in the network.
• 
  Friends
  and
  Sleep
  served as key bridge nodes linking distress, symptom burden, and social support.
• The network analysis demonstrated stability and accuracy in the relationships among the studied factors.

Clinical Implications

The findings highlight the importance of addressing emotional distress and symptom burden in older gastric cancer patients.

Conclusion

This study examined the interactions among emotional distress, symptom burden, and social support in older postoperative gastric cancer patients.

Related Resources & Content

1. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology, Gastric Cancer, Version 2.2025
2. ASCO Global Guideline on Geriatric Assessment
3. Evaluating the Impact of Digital Health Interventions on Patient-Reported Outcomes in Perioperative Care
4. Digital health literacy and self-efficacy among older adults
5. Factors associated with healthy lifestyles in Chinese older adults
6. DIGITAL HEALTH — Dynamic identity management in online health communities: How illness stage moderates the effects of anonymity — A longitudinal panel data analysis
7. What is known about digital literacy, digital inclusion and attitudes to digital health tools among older adults undergoing surgery?
8. Gastric Cancer, Version 2.2025, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology - PubMed
9. Geriatric Assessment: ASCO Global Guideline | JCO Global Oncology