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Research Article: ADOPT model combined with structured health education alleviates the preoperative anxiety of patients undergoing preventive ileostomy

Date Published: 2026-05-08

Abstract:
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the ADOPT (Attitude-Definition-Openmind-Plan-Try it out) model combined with structured health education in alleviating preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing preventive ileostomy for rectal cancer. This is a randomized controlled trial. A total of 60 patients scheduled for temporary ileostomy were randomly assigned to either the control group (routine care) or the research group (ADOPT model combined with science popularization interventions). The research group received structured education via a multimedia resource library, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care guidance, alongside interactive support from a specialized healthcare team. Anxiety levels were assessed with the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) at admission and preoperatively. At baseline, no significant differences were observed in gender (P = 0.202), age (P = 0.052), or BMI (P = 0.798) between the two groups. Both groups exhibited comparable anxiety levels at admission. However, one hour before surgery, the research group showed significantly lower state anxiety (S-AI) scores and total anxiety scores compared to the control group (20 ± 0.48 vs 23 ± 0.37, p<0.001), while trait anxiety (T-AI) scores remained similar (p<0.05). The integration of the ADOPT model with structured health education effectively reduces preoperative anxiety in ileostomy patients, highlighting its potential as a standardized nursing intervention.

Introduction:
In China, the incidence of rectal cancer ranks second among digestive tract tumors. Surgery is the dominant treatment method for rectal cancer patients, and ileostomy is one of the most common surgical methods for rectal cancer ( 1 , 2 ). Each year, there are approximately 100,000 new cases of ileostomy patients in China, and the number is growing rapidly. Due to the loss of self-control over defecation and the alteration of defecation in postoperative patients, significant changes have occurred in physical…

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