| Objective To observe the effects of Baduanjin combined with auricular acupressure on postoperative activity tolerance, cancer-related fatigue and quality of life in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods A total of 236 NSCLC patients after surgery were randomly divided into combined, Baduanjin, auricular acupressure and control groups (n=59 each). The control group received routine rehabilitation education, and the intervention groups additionally received corresponding interventions for 12 weeks. The 6-minute walking distance (6MWD), Cancer Fatigue Scale (CFS) and FACT-L were assessed. Results A total of 218 patients completed the study. At week 4 and 12, the combined group showed significantly greater improvements in 6MWD, CFS and FACT-L than the control group (P<0.001); the advantage in 6MWD was maintained at 3-month follow-up (P<0.001). No adverse events occurred. Conclusion Baduanjin combined with auricular acupressure can effectively improve postoperative activity tolerance, reduce cancer-related fatigue and enhance quality of life in NSCLC patients, with good safety. |