From June 9 to 13, 2025, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Conference was held in Helsinki, Finland, with the theme of "Nursing Power to Change the World". Over 7,000 nursing elites from more than 140 countries and regions around the world gathered to attend the grand event.
Head Nurse Li Rong from the Department of Radiation Oncology at the First Affiliated Hospital (FAH) of Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) attended the conference and presented the department’s innovative breakthroughs in oncology radiotherapy nursing research and practice during the poster session. The presentation, titled "The Effect of Dual-dimensional Graded Management on the Dignity Level, Life Attitude, and Quality of Patients with Breast Cancer", focused on the physical and psychological nursing challenges faced by cancer patients during radiotherapy. Through rigorous clinical case observations and analyses, the team innovatively proposed and validated a series of targeted nursing interventions and models. The study led to the development of a scientific, systematic, and effective nursing program that addresses key aspects such as alleviating patients' adverse reactions to radiotherapy, enhancing their psychological resilience, and improving quality of life during treatment. By offering new perspectives for addressing clinical pain points, the research findings garnered attention and recognition from conference participants. A senior nurse from the United States, after the presentation, remarked, “These nursing practices and innovative methods, derived from China’s experience, are very valuable, especially in exploring the multidisciplinary collaborative care model and psychosocial support for patients. They provide valuable insights and inspiration for our clinical work.”
This exchanges and presentation drew upon cutting-edge international concepts, injecting new vitality into the team’s future development. The appearance at the conference significantly enhanced the global visibility and international influence of FAH’s oncology radiotherapy nursing team.
