TITLE:
Application Progress and Localization Practice of Symptom Cluster Management Model in Palliative Care for Terminal Lung Cancer Patients
AUTHORS:
Ting Liu, Jing Liu
KEYWORDS:
Symptom Cluster, Lung Cancer, End-of-Life Care, Palliative Care, Symptom Management Theory, Review
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.14 No.6,
June
9,
2026
ABSTRACT: Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and patients with advanced-stage lung cancer face multiple complex symptoms due to disease progression. Symptom clusters, a common phenomenon in the clinical practice of cancer patients, have become a core component of palliative care management. This review systematically analyzes the current application of symptom cluster management models in palliative care for terminally ill lung cancer patients. Based on international advancements in the theoretical framework, development of assessment tools, and clinical applications of symptom cluster management models in palliative care, and in the context of China’s healthcare environment, the article focuses on the opportunities and challenges encountered in localized implementation—including healthcare professionals’ awareness and training, barriers to interdisciplinary collaboration, patient and family adherence issues, and the integration of community palliative care resources. Through analysis of real-world clinical cases and observations by healthcare practitioners, this study underscores the importance of symptom cluster management models in enhancing the quality of palliative care for terminally ill lung cancer patients and improving their end-of-life experience, while offering recommendations for future research directions and clinical practice.