Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	122391
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Research progress on traditional Chinese medicine emotional nursing for drug efficacy and negative emotions in elderly post-gastrointestinal surgery patients
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu-Qian Liu, Jin-Xin Yao, Li-Jun Liu, Yi-Xiao Zhang and Qiu-Yang Ling
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Corresponding Author	Qiu-Yang Ling, MD, Department of Geriatric Rehabilitation, Navy Qingdao Special Service Sanatorium Center, No. 8 Taipingjiao 2nd Road, Shinan District, Qingdao 266071, Shandong Province, China. lqy_doctor@163.com
Key Words	Traditional Chinese medicine emotional nursing; Geriatric gastrointestinal surgery; Postoperative rehabilitation; Drug synergy; Emotional intervention
Core Tip	This review summarizes the current evidence regarding the application of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emotional nursing in elderly patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery. It discusses the potential benefits of TCM emotional nursing in improving postoperative recovery, enhancing treatment efficacy, alleviating anxiety and depression, relieving pain, and improving overall quality of life. Furthermore, the review analyzes the limitations of existing studies, including methodological weaknesses and insufficient high-quality evidence, and proposes future research directions to promote standardized clinical application and provide stronger evidence for integrating TCM emotional nursing into perioperative care.
Citation	Liu YQ, Yao JX, Liu LJ, Zhang YX, Ling QY. Research progress on traditional Chinese medicine emotional nursing for drug efficacy and negative emotions in elderly post-gastrointestinal surgery patients. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; In press

Received	2026-06-12 10:45
Peer-Review Started	2026-06-12 10:45
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Return for Revision	2026-07-03 09:04
Revised	2026-07-14 17:18
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-07-21 08:24
Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-27 02:43
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-27 07:49
Articles in Press	2026-07-27 07:49
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