TITLE:
The Impact of McMaster Model Family Intervention on Self-Efficacy, Psychological Well-Being, and Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Liver Cancer
AUTHORS:
Zhu Liu, Jie Tan, Yangyang Luo, Xiaoli Lin
KEYWORDS:
Liver Cancer, McMaster Model, Family Intervention, Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.13 No.12,
December
2,
2025
ABSTRACT: Background: Little is known about the impact of family function on the quality of life of cancer patients. This knowledge can influence clinical practice. Objective: To assess the impact of McMaster model of family intervention on self-efficacy, emotional status, and quality of life in male patients with advanced liver cancer. Methods: A total of 300 participants were recruited from September 2019 to August 2021. Participants were randomly divided into two equal groups: routine and study group. The routine group received routine clinical intervention, and the study group received McMaster model of family intervention. The self-efficacy score, negative emotion score, quality of life score, and total nursing satisfaction of the two groups were assessed and compared. Findings: The self-efficacy, the quality of life, and the total satisfaction scores of the study group were significantly higher (P Conclusion: The McMaster model of family intervention is effective in improving psychological well-being and care satisfaction among male patients with advanced liver cancer, and it should be considered for broader implementation in clinical practice.