Author(s)

Panpan Sun ¹, Yanhua Li ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ The First Gynecology Ward, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China

Corresponding Author

Panpan Sun

ABSTRACT

Exploring the comprehensive impact of an "Internet + Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)" continuity of care model on the rehabilitation process, self-care ability, psychological status, and quality of life of postoperative cervical cancer patients, in order to provide high-quality evidence for optimizing postoperative care protocols. A total of 82 patients who underwent radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer in our hospital from December 2023 to December 2024 were selected. They were randomized using computer-generated sequences, with allocation concealment and a single-blind design, and divided into an observation group and a control group, with 41 patients in each group (the sample size was calculated using PASS 15.0 software, considering attrition rates). The control group received conventional continuity of care (telephone follow-up + printed health manuals), while the observation group established an MDT team including gynecologists, nutritionists, and psychologists. Leveraging a WeChat-based platform, the MDT team implemented electronic health record management, video follow-ups, personalized rehabilitation guidance, and online peer support. The team also conducted regular consultations and activated emergency intervention protocols. After 3–6 months of intervention, outcomes were assessed using the PFIQ-7, ESCA, HADS, SAS, and FACT-C scales. Post-intervention, the observation group showed significantly shorter wound healing time (10.5±2.1 days vs. 13.2±2.5 days) and significantly lower PFIQ-7 scores (5.3 ±4.2 points vs. 12.3±2.8 points). The ESCA total score (128.5±15.2 points vs. 102.3± 12.8 points) and FACT-C total score (319.3±25.6 points vs. 282.7±22.3 points) were significantly higher in the observation group, while HADS depression and anxiety scores and SAS scores were significantly lower (all P < 0.001). Patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery demonstrated even greater rehabilitation benefits. The "Internet + Multidisciplinary Team" continuity of care model can significantly promote physiological recovery in postoperative cervical cancer patients (particularly those undergoing laparoscopic surgery), enhance self-care ability, alleviate negative emotions, and improve quality of life. Moreover, the platform demonstrates high accessibility and compliance with privacy regulations, indicating substantial value for clinical promotion.

KEYWORDS

Cervical cancer; Internet Plus; multidisciplinary collaboration; continuous care; self-care ability; quality of life; randomized controlled trial

CITE THIS PAPER

Panpan Sun, Yanhua Li, Application of "Internet + Multidisciplinary Collaboration" Continuous Nursing Model in the Rehabilitation of Patients after Cervical Cancer Surgery. Transactions on Cancer (2025) Vol. 6: 109-117. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/tranc.2025.060114.

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