Heterogeneity in benefit finding among breast cancer patients: a latent profile analysis and influencing factors

This study applied social cognitive theory to examine factors affecting benefit finding in breast cancer patients, focusing on environmental, individual, and behavioral domains. Results showed strong performance by the XGBoost classifier. The developed nomogram aids healthcare providers in swiftly identifying patients with low benefit finding, enabling personalized interventions to mitigate adverse psychological effects and improve long-term outcomes.