Network analysis of multidimensional symptom experience among postoperative esophageal cancer survivors
EC survivors experienced significant postoperative symptom burden, with symptom network analysis revealing the complex interrelations among postoperative symptoms. This approach also identified core symptoms that play a crucial role in the network. Fatigue emerged as the most influential core symptom, highlighting the significance of targeted interventions to mitigate negative symptom interactions and improve quality of life.
Authors
- Fang Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8813-7754)
- Wenting Su (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2600-1696)
- Ge Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2573-972X)
- Xiaotong Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1006-5871)
- Yingtao Meng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2805-5495)
- Jinghui PENG
- Meimei Shang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0580-4000)
- S. J. Li
- Miao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5852-180X)
- Yanfei Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6946-2228)
- Rui Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1687-5157)
Institutions
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Shandong First Medical University (CN)
- University Hospital of Oran (DZ)
- Weifang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
- Published
- 2025-12-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-025-02459-8
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00