The real experience and coping styles of emergence delirium in patients after radical lung cancer surgery: a qualitative study
Frontiers in Psychiatry September 28, 2026 You Tongyang, Qin Li, Yao Fu et al.
Background Emergence delirium (ED) is a prevalent and complex complication in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) that significantly impacts patients undergoing radical lung cancer surgery. Despite its high incidence, the subjective experience of ED, along with patients’ coping strategies and support needs, remains insufficiently understood. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the...