Noddings-Based Intervention in Lung Cancer Care Patients with advanced lung cancer often experience significant psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and difficulty coping with death. This randomized controlled trial evaluated a novel Noddings’ caring theory -based intervention designed to enhance coping with death competence (CDC), improve death attitudes, and reduce emotional burden. A total of 70 patients were randomized into intervention (n=35) and control (n=35) groups, with the intervention group receiving a structured 3-week program incorporating modeling, dialogue, practice, and recognition.
Outcomes were assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and 1-month follow-up. Results demonstrated significant improvements in the intervention group, with higher CDC scores ( 131.18 vs 115.63 at follow-up; p<0.001), more positive death attitudes (reduced fear and avoidance;…
