Symptom burden and clusters during chemotherapy in patients with lung cancer.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the distribution characteristics of symptoms in patients with lung cancer during chemotherapy, identify the symptom clusters (SCs) and explore the underlying mechanisms. The findings will provide evidence to assist clinical staff in effectively managing symptoms and SCs.

Methods: Participants were recruited from the Oncology Department of Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, between July 2022 and December 2022.