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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2024

Study of symptom clusters in brain tumor patients 2 weeks after craniotomy.

Rongqing Li, Zikai Zhang, Yawen Wu, Sailu Mao, Dandan Chen, Jinxia Jiang, Li Zeng

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Rongqing Li *Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Zikai Zhang *Department of Science Administration, School of Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Yawen WuDepartment of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Sailu MaoDepartment of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Dandan ChenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Jinxia JiangEmergency Department, School of Medicine, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. jiangjinxia99@163.com.
Li ZengDepartment of Nursing, School of Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. aiyinsinian1986@163.com.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 72004162Shanghai Disabled Persons' Federation Rehabilitation Policy Research Program 2023ZC1005Shanghai Shenkang Hospital Development Center Medical Enterprise Integration Innovation Support Skills Program SHDC2023CRS007the Clinical Research Project of Tongji hospital of Tongji university No.ITJ(QN)2308
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backgroundThis study aimed to identify potential symptom clusters among primary brain tumor patients using factor analysis. Understanding these clusters enables better-targeted interventions post-craniotomy.

methodsA total of 211 participants visiting Department of Neurosurgery at Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital for proposed surgical treatment between January 2021 and March 2022 were enrolled. Two weeks after craniotomy, the patients' symptoms were measured using MDASI-BT (M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory Brain Tumor Module), and factor analysis was performed to identify symptom clusters.

resultsA total of three symptom clusters, i.e., symptom cluster 1, symptom cluster 2, and symptom cluster 3, were identified. Among them, symptom cluster 1 represented the fatigue-related symptom cluster, including fatigue, lethargy, dry mouth, pain, and sleep disturbance (Cronbach's α = 0.742); symptom cluster 2 represented the gut-brain axis symptom cluster, including loss of appetite, weakness in one side of the body, and change in bowel habits (Cronbach's α = 0.532); and symptom cluster 3 represented the self-image symptom cluster, including change in appearance, sadness, and distress (Cronbach's α = 0.547).

conclusionThis study identified three potential symptom clusters among primary brain tumor patients. Understanding these clusters could well contribute to earlier interventions and improved quality of care.

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Brain NeoplasmsCraniotomyAdultAgedChinaFactor Analysis, StatisticalFatigueFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesBrain tumorCraniotomyPostoperativeSymptom cluster

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