Do a good job in psychological counseling for gastric cancer patients after surgery

Gastric cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive system, which seriously endangers the physical and mental health of patients. The patient's psychological state plays a decisive role in the occurrence, development and prognosis of the tumor. Therefore, it is of great significance to understand the dynamic psychological changes of patients and provide active and effective psychological care.

Nursing during the denial period

Patients after gastric cancer surgery mainly show fear, pessimism, despair and anxiety, and their mood fluctuates greatly, sometimes crying loudly, sometimes silent. Most patients find it difficult to accept their current situation, so psychological care is needed for patients. Help patients understand the ward environment, gradually get familiar with their fellow patients, reduce the sense of loss, loneliness and fear caused by the role change, take various measures to shorten the patient's denial period, such as correcting the one-sided understanding of cancer and improving the patient's cognitive level; family members should be patient with patients, give them adequate care, carefully observe their psychological changes, and prevent patients from self-harming or self-mutilating.

Seeking psychological care

After the denial period, the patient gradually accepts the fact of the disease, begins to hope to save his life, and places all his hopes on the doctor. The patient's mood has improved, showing an eager expectation and longing for recovery. During this period, the patient's psychological work is relatively easy to do. Pay attention to the patient's psychological counseling and do a good job of health education. All preparations made before the operation can be explained in a timely manner to increase the patient's sense of security and trust in the operation. At the same time, explain the popular science knowledge about gastric cancer, surgery, and chemotherapy to the patient, promote the patient's correct understanding of gastric cancer and possible discomfort after surgery, and lay the foundation for the patient's complete recovery.

Nursing during the period of despair

Patients with advanced gastric cancer are physically and mentally fragile due to long-term suffering from cancer, and they feel desperate and tired. During this period, a practical nursing plan should be formulated, such as palliative therapy, supportive therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine therapy to relieve the patient's pain; analgesia, music, emotional support, etc. can also be used to give patients the greatest degree of social support, encourage patients to establish a positive attitude towards life, and overcome psychological difficulties.