Determination of anxiety, hopelessness and depression levels of patients after lung resection

< 0.05). The psychological condition of patients following lung resection is too significant to be overlooked. Therefore, it is essential to support patients undergoing thoracic surgery throughout the perioperative period using a holistic approach providing specialist psychological support when necessary. Routine screening for mental health symptoms and early psychosocial interventions such as therapeutic communication, psychiatric consultation, and nursing (consultation-liaison) support should be integrated into perioperative care.