Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	110146
Country	China

Category	Psychology, Clinical
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Electroacupuncture improves psychosocial outcomes in rectal cancer patients with bowel dysfunction
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Na Wang, Yi Yang, San-Shan Li and Xiao-Feng Wang
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Corresponding Author	Xiao-Feng Wang, Department of Proctology, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, No. 5 Beixiangge, Xicheng District, Beijing 100053, China. 17603559298@163.com
Key Words	Low anterior resection syndrome; Electroacupuncture; Psychosocial outcomes; Social support; Coping mechanisms; Rectal cancer survivors; Psychological intervention
Core Tip	Low anterior resection syndrome impairs both bowel function and emotional health after rectal cancer surgery. This controlled study shows that electroacupuncture significantly improves anxiety, depression, body image, and bowel symptoms. Emotional remission occurred faster in the electroacupuncture group, especially among patients with high psychological burden. The findings support electroacupuncture as a safe, multidimensional approach for low anterior resection syndrome rehabilitation and highlight the value of targeted psychosocial interventions in colorectal cancer survivorship care.
Citation	Wang N, Yang Y, Li SS, Wang XF. Electroacupuncture improves psychosocial outcomes in rectal cancer patients with bowel dysfunction. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-17 09:52
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-17 09:52
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Return for Revision	2025-07-10 03:04
Revised	2025-08-17 11:02
Second Decision	2025-10-24 02:39
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-10-24 08:06
Articles in Press	2025-10-24 08:06
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