Multi-Center Investigation on the Level of Economic Toxicity in Patients with Lung Cancer and Its Mechanism Study

This research is to investigate the level of economic toxicity and its associated influencing factors among lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and to provide guidance for the development of an economic toxicity screening tool. This study employed a cross-sectional design, recruiting 132 lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy from three tertiary hospitals in Jingzhou City using convenience sampling. Data were collected on general information, economic toxicity levels, psychological resilience, and bidirectional social support of patients. Univariate analysis, correlation analysis, and linear regression analysis were conducted. The results indicated that economic toxicity is prevalent among lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, with significant influencing factors including age, monthly family income, educational level, and payment method for medical expenses. Healthcare providers should develop an economic toxicity screening tool to identify early signs of economic toxicity in lung cancer patients and implement personalized interventions for high-risk patients facing substantial economic pressure, thereby reducing the overall level of economic toxicity.