The impact of nursing based on the IKAP model on self-management and psychological well-being in prostate cancer patients: a retrospective study

Background: This study aims to evaluate the impact of the model of information-knowledge-attitude-practice (IKAP) nursing model on the self-management and psychological well-being in patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. Methods: From existing case records, a retrospective analysis was conducted using clinical data from 95 prostate cancer patients treated at our hospital from January 2022 to December 2023. Based on the different care methods recorded, the study included 50 patients in the observation group (IKAP-based nursing) and 45 patients in the control group (conventional intervention). The study compared the differences in self-management abilities and psychological well-being between the two groups. Results: Post-intervention, the observation group showed significantly higher self-management scores across all dimensions compared to the control group (p < 0.05); Additionally, the Hamilton Anxiety (HAMA) and Hamilton Depression (HAMD) scores in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (p < 0.05); the quality of life scores in all dimensions were significantly higher in the observation group (p < 0.05); no significant differences were observed between the two groups in the incidence of cancer-related symptoms such as infection, fatigue and hematuria (p > 0.05). The observation group also reported higher overall satisfaction compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusions: These findings suggest that the application of the IKAP nursing model can significantly enhance self-care abilities and alleviate psychological distress in prostate cancer patients, warranting its broader integration into clinical practice.

Prostate cancer; IKAP model; Self-management; Psychological status

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