Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	120029
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Lung-brain axis for pulmonary-psychological nursing in acute respiratory distress syndrome
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Qi Xu and Ying Liu
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Ying Liu, MD, PhD, Department of Neurology, Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital of Huzhou University, No. 1558 Third Ring North Road, Huzhou 313000, Zhejiang Province, China. liuying_zju_edu@outlook.com
Key Words	Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Lung-brain axis; Posttraumatic stress disorder; Pulmonary rehabilitation; Cognitive psychological intervention; Neuroinflammation; Biomarker; Individualized nursing
Core Tip	The lung-brain axis plays a pivotal role in coordinating respiratory and psychological disorders associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome through intricate interactions across neural, endocrine, immune, and metabolic pathways. Implementation of staged pulmonary rehabilitation combined with cognitive psychological intervention effectively enhances respiratory function and relieves symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression by specifically targeting this axis. Future research should prioritize the discovery of lung-brain axis-specific composite biomarkers and the design of individualized therapeutic strategies for elderly acute respiratory distress syndrome patients, thereby advancing precision nursing practice.
Citation	Xu Q, Liu Y. Lung-brain axis for pulmonary-psychological nursing in acute respiratory distress syndrome. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-13 01:57
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-13 02:04
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-04 08:10
Return for Revision	2026-03-04 08:10
Revised	2026-04-12 13:24
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-26 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-26 03:26
Articles in Press	2026-05-26 03:26
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