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ArticleJournal of pain research2026

Effectiveness of Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Postoperative Pain in Gastric Cancer: A Systematic Review and NMA Protocol.

Shujiu Lei, Hefeng Tian, Haiou Qi

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Article in Journal of pain research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shujiu LeiNursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Hefeng TianNursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Haiou QiNursing Department, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0003-1121-9665

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Abstract

Background and Purpose: Postoperative pain is common in gastric cancer patients and may affect recovery and quality of life. While opioids are widely used, non-pharmacological interventions have emerged as potential alternatives. However, their relative effectiveness remains unclear. Therefore, this protocol describes a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate and rank non-pharmacological interventions for postoperative pain in gastric cancer patients. Methods: Nine electronic databases will be searched up to February 2026. Randomized controlled trials comparing non-pharmacological interventions for postoperative pain will be included. Primary outcomes will be pain intensity; secondary outcomes will include analgesic consumption, quality of life, and adverse events. Results: Through this network meta-analysis protocol, we will directly and indirectly compare all non-pharmacological nursing interventions and rank their probability of effectiveness. We expect to identify the most effective non-pharmacological or combination of interventions for postoperative pain in gastric cancer patients. Conclusion: This review aims to summarize available evidence and inform the selection of non-pharmacological pain management strategies for gastric cancer patients.

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gastric cancernetwork meta-analysisnon-pharmacological interventionspostoperative painsystematic review

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PMID42199256
PMCPMC13199708

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