Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	108590
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Prospective Study
Article Title	Integrating a traditional Chinese medicine hospice care system to address depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders in advanced cancer
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Lei Liu, An-Qin Xiao, Xiao-Mei Cui, Xiao Jiang, Liu-Dan Zhou, Qiong Meng, Zhe-Yi Cai, Yi Ma and Ruo-Yi Liao
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Joint Fund Project of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine 2024XYLH036 National Advantageous Specialty of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Nursing (Guo Zhong Yao Yi Zheng Han[2024] No. 90) No. czxm-yb-2024002 Young Talent Program of Hunan Nursing Association
Corresponding Author	Ruo-Yi Liao, MD, Department of Nursing, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 95 Shaoshan Middle Road, Yuhua District, Changsha 410007, Hunan Province, China. hxhn902170@163.com
Key Words	Traditional Chinese medicine; Hospice care system; Advanced cancer; Depression; Anxiety
Core Tip	This study highlights the clinical value of integrating a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) hospice care system into the management of patients with advanced cancer. The results demonstrate that TCM-based interventions significantly alleviate depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders compared to conventional hospice care. By incorporating psychological support, TCM nursing techniques, and individualized symptom relief strategies, this approach offers a holistic and culturally resonant model of palliative care. The findings provide a practical reference for nursing programs and emphasize the potential of TCM hospice care in improving quality of life and emotional well-being in terminally ill cancer patients.
Citation	Liu L, Xiao AQ, Cui XM, Jiang X, Zhou LD, Meng Q, Cai ZY, Ma Y, Liao RY. Integrating a traditional Chinese medicine hospice care system to address depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders in advanced cancer. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-10 09:17
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-10 09:17
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Return for Revision	2025-07-03 06:53
Revised	2025-07-09 04:46
Second Decision	2025-07-21 03:03
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-07-21 10:31
Articles in Press	2025-07-21 10:31
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