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Psychological impacts such as pain and anxiety are often overlooked. This study explores patients\u2019 psychological experiences during diagnosis, treatment, and recovery to inform effective interventions and improve outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Between May 2022 and May 2023, we employed a purposive sampling technique to select 12 patients who had undergone thoracotomy for the removal of intraesophageal fishbone as participants in our study. Utilizing a phenomenological research framework, we conducted semi-structured interviews and applied Colaizzi\u2019s seven-step method for data analysis to identify emergent themes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The psychological experiences of patients at different stages of thoracotomy for intraesophageal fishbone removal can be summarized into five themes: assumptions during the event, helplessness and dependence before surgery, feelings of fatigue after surgery, sense of benefit during the recovery period, and gratitude and hope.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>It is imperative for healthcare professionals to prioritize the psychological rehabilitation of patients by implementing personalized interventions. 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