Journal of International Psychiatry

[Abstract] Objective To study the application effect of Kings standard theory in psychological nursing of patients with rectal cancer. Methods A total of 108 patients with rectal cancer from June 2019 to May 2022 in the Department of Oncology of our hospital were selected as the research subjects. According to the random number table method, they were divided into control group and study group with 54 cases in each group. Both groups were given routine psychological care and treatment, and the research group was added Kings standard theory intervention. The Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Cancer Patient Quality of Life (QOL), and nursing satisfaction were compared between the two groups. Results After the intervention, the HAMA and HAMD scores of the control group were significantly higher than those of the study group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). After the intervention, the CD-RISC and QOL scores of the control group were significantly lower than those of the study group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the scores of professional knowledge and skills between the two groups (P>0.05). The scores of nurse-patient relationship, attitude and communication, and psychological counseling in the control group were significantly lower than those in the study group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The Kings compliance theory can significantly improve the mental health and quality of life of patients with rectal cancer, reduce their anxiety and depression, and improve the quality of care.

Key words ：Kings Standard Theory; Rectal Cancer; Psychological Care; Anxiety; Depression