Frontiers in Oncology
APIM-guided dyadic nursing after colorectal cancer surgery: a propensity score-matched cohort study
Background Recovery after colorectal cancer surgery is influenced not only by patient symptoms but also by caregiver capacity, psychological distress, self-efficacy, and dyadic coping. However, real-world evidence on Actor–Partner Interdependence Model (APIM)-guided dyadic nursing in routine postoperative care remains limited. Objective To examine the association between documented exposure to APIM-guided dyadic nursing and 6-month postoperative outcomes among colorectal cancer patient–caregiver dyads, and to explo …