Psychological distress and treatment adherence-challenges of patients with chronic hepatitis B: Risk factors and integrated nursing strategies.

This minireview focuses on psychological distress and treatment adherence-issues in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). It begins by discussing the epidemiology and disease burden of CHB, and addresses the relationship between psychological distress and treatment adherence. Next, it delves into the current status and risk factors for psychological distress among patients with CHB, and explores the challenges and risk factors related to treatment adherence. Subsequently, it explores the development and implementation of integrated nursing strategies, including psychological interventions and support, self-efficacy enhancement strategies, social support-system optimization, personalized medical care, and technological innovation. Finally, it highlights the limitations of current interventions and clarifies future research priorities. This minireview aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical basis and practical guidance for improving treatment outcomes and quality of life of patients with CHB. In summary, we reveal that psychological distress significantly impacts treatment adherence in patients with CHB and that it is essential to adopt integrated nursing strategies to address these challenges. These findings highlight the need to consider the psychological states of individuals and develop targeted interventions to improve treatment outcomes.