BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Lung cancer is the most common type among all malignant tumors, bringing huge pain and mood disorders to patients suffering from it. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Feiji Decoction for soothing the liver combined with psychotherapy for depression and anxiety on patients with primary lung cancer. It also aims to further explore the relationship between depression and anxiety. METHODS: A total of 118 patients with primary non-small cell lung cancer were randomly divided into two groups. The combined therapy group consisted of 57 patients who were treated withFeiji Decoction for soothing the liver and psychotherapy combined with chemotherapy. The control group consisted of 61 patients who were treated with chemotherapy only. Both groups were observed for two treatment courses. The Zung Self-reported Depression Scales (SDS) and Zung Self-reported Anxiety Scales (SAS) were used to assess the patients' psychology status in both groups before and after treatment scales. RESULTS: After treatment, the depression and anxiety scores of the therapy group remarkably decreased compared with scores before treatment, indicating a statistical significance (P<0.01). In comparison, after treatment, the depression and anxiety scores of the control group significanfly increased compared with scores before treatment, indicating a statistical significance (P<0.01) as well. The depression and anxiety scores of the therapy group significanfly decreased compared with scores of the control group, showing statistical significance (P<0.01). Thus, depression and anxiety score has a close co-relationship, showing significant positive correlation (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS:Feiji Decoction for soothing the liver combined with psychotherapy can alleviate depression and anxiety in patients with primary lung cancer. This therapy has good clinical therapeutic effect.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Lung cancer is the most common type among all malignant tumors, bringing huge pain and mood disorders to patients suffering from it. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Feiji Decoction for soothing the liver combined with psychotherapy for depression and anxiety on patients with primary lung cancer. It also aims to further explore the relationship between depression and anxiety. METHODS: A total of 118 patients with primary non-small cell lung cancer were randomly divided into two groups. The combined therapy group consisted of 57 patients who were treated with Feiji Decoction for soothing the liver and psychotherapy combined with chemotherapy. The control group consisted of 61 patients who were treated with chemotherapy only. Both groups were observed for two treatment courses. The Zung Self-reported Depression Scales (SDS) and Zung Self-reported Anxiety Scales (SAS) were used to assess the patients' psychology status in both groups before and after treatment scales. RESULTS: After treatment, the depression and anxiety scores of the therapy group remarkably decreased compared with scores before treatment, indicating a statistical significance (P<0.01). In comparison, after treatment, the depression and anxiety scores of the control group significanfly increased compared with scores before treatment, indicating a statistical significance (P<0.01) as well. The depression and anxiety scores of the therapy group significanfly decreased compared with scores of the control group, showing statistical significance (P<0.01). Thus, depression and anxiety score has a close co-relationship, showing significant positive correlation (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Feiji Decoction for soothing the liver combined with psychotherapy can alleviate depression and anxiety in patients with primary lung cancer. This therapy has good clinical therapeutic effect.
① 心理诱导教育:肿瘤相关知识,常见治疗(手术、放疗、化疗)的不良反应,有效病例的介绍;②行为训练:每日练习太极拳一次,约15 min;或进行放松训练、引导性想象一次,约15 min;③个体化心理治疗:因人而异施治,针对患者出现的不良心理表现如焦虑、抑郁等进行个别交谈,帮助患者认识问题,改善焦虑或抑郁情绪;④家庭成员配合治疗:向联合治疗组家属说明综合心理干预措施的意义,组织患者与家属共同面对疾病,分担不良情绪,并改善患者及家属的心理状态。
The distribution of patients with depression before and after-treatment of combination-therapy group and chemotherapy group
Grade
Combination-therapy group
Chemotherapy group
Before-treatment
After-treatment
Before-treatment
After-treatment
Normal
19
44
26
17
Mild
21
10
21
17
Moderate
17
2
14
12
Severe
0
1
0
15
Total
57
57
61
61
联合治疗组和单纯化疗组患者治疗前后抑郁病例分布情况The distribution of patients with depression before and after-treatment of combination-therapy group and chemotherapy group
联合治疗组和单纯化疗组患者治疗前后抑郁标准分及自身对照
联合治疗组患者治疗后的抑郁评分与治疗前相比明显下降(42.85±9.58 vs 55.00±12.31, t=7.563, P < 0.01),单纯化疗组患者治疗后的抑郁评分与治疗前相比明显上升(59.88±13.57 vs 50.94±11.37, t=6.767, P < 0.01),表明联合治疗组患者的抑郁情绪在治疗后明显改善,单纯化疗组患者的抑郁情绪在治疗后较治疗前明显加重。
联合治疗组和单纯化疗组患者治疗前后抑郁标准分的组间比较
联合治疗组和单纯化疗组患者治疗前的抑郁评分无统计学差异(55.00±12.31 vs 50.94±11.37, t=1.861, P > 0.05);联合治疗组患者治疗后的抑郁评分比单纯化疗组明显下降(42.85±9.58 vs 59.88±13.57, t=7.914, P < 0.01),与单纯化疗组相比,联合治疗组患者治疗后的抑郁情绪明显改善。
The distribution of patients with anxiety before and after-treatment of combination-therapy group and chemotherapy group
Grade
Combination-therapy group
Chemotherapy group
Before-treatment
After-treatment
Before-treatment
After-treatment
Normal
33
49
43
31
Mild
16
6
12
10
Moderate
7
2
5
13
Severe
1
0
1
7
Total
57
57
61
61
联合治疗组和单纯化疗组患者治疗前后焦虑病例分布情况The distribution of patients with anxiety before and after-treatment of combination-therapy group and chemotherapy group
联合治疗组和单纯化疗组患者治疗前后焦虑标准分及自身对照
联合治疗组患者治疗后的焦虑评分与治疗前相比明显下降(37.98±8.39 vs 47.63±10.00, t=7.545, P < 0.01),单纯化疗组患者治疗后的焦虑评分与治疗前相比明显上升(51.95±12.56 vs 44.51±10.22, t=7.006, P < 0.01),表明联合治疗组患者的焦虑情绪治疗后较治疗前明显改善,单纯化疗组患者的焦虑情绪治疗后较治疗前明显加重。
联合治疗组和单纯化疗组患者治疗前后焦虑标准分的组间比较
联合治疗组和单纯化疗组患者治疗前的焦虑评分无统计学差异(47.63±10.00 vs 44.51±10.22, t=1.676, P > 0.05);联合治疗组患者治疗后的焦虑评分比单纯化疗组明显下降(37.98±8.39 vs 51.95±12.56, t=6.194, P < 0.01),与单纯化疗组相比,联合治疗组患者治疗后的焦虑情绪明显改善。
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