Analysis on the current status of mutuality and influencing factors of spousal caregiver in colorectal cancer patients with enterostomy
Objective To investigate the current status of mutuality of spousal caregiver in colorectal cancer patients with enterostomy,and analyze its influencing factors.Methods Convenience sampling method was used to select 180 spouse caregivers of colorectal cancer patients with enterostomy admitted to Department of Oncology and Surgery at Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine from August to October 2023 as the research subjects.The survey was conducted by using general information questionnaire,perceived stress scale(PSS),simplified coping style questionnaire(SCSQ),benefit finding scale(BFS),and mutuality scale(MS).Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine the correlation between scores on various scales.Hierarchical regression analysis was used to investigate the influencing factors of pousal caregiver in colorectal cancer patients with enterostomy.Results A total of 180 survey questionnaires were distributed,and 166 valid questionnaires were collected.The average score of MS of pousal caregiver in colorectal cancer patients with enterostomy was(2.61±0.56)points.Univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in MS scores among pousal caregiver in colorectal cancer patients with enterostomy of different ages,educational levels and stoma types(P<0.05).MS score of pousal caregiver in colorectal cancer patients with enterostomy was positively correlated with SCSQ and BFS scores(P<0.05),and negatively correlated with PSS score(P<0.05).Hierarchical regression analysis showed that age and BFS score could explain 56.7%of the variables.Conclusion Mutuality of spousal caregiver in colorectal cancer patients with enterostomy is at a moderately high level,closely related to age and BFS score.It is suggested that medical staff should pay attention to maintaining interdependent relationship between the two,enhancing physical and mental health of spouses and caregivers,and promoting family harmony and stability.