The Impact of Continuity of Care on Negative Emotions and Self-Efficacy in Patients Undergoing Digestive Endoscopic Tumor Resection

Objective: To explore the impact of a continuity of care model on negative emotions and self-efficacy in patients undergoing digestive endoscopic tumor resection. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 80 patients who underwent digestive endoscopic tumor resection in the Gastroenterology Department of Baoying County People’s Hospital between October 2022 and October 2024. Patients were randomly divided into a control group (n = 40) and an observation group (n = 40) using a random number table. The control group received routine nursing care, while the observation group was additionally provided with continuity of care interventions. After two months of intervention, the negative emotions and self-efficacy of the two groups were compared and statistically analyzed. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in baseline data between the two groups (P > 0.05). After two months of intervention, the observation group demonstrated significantly lower HAMD and HAMA scores compared to the control group (both P = 0.000), and significantly higher GSES scores (P = 0.000). Conclusion: Applying a continuity of care model to patients undergoing digestive endoscopic tumor resection can alleviate negative emotions, enhance self-efficacy, and improve self-care abilities.