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Narrative nursing, as a humanistic care model, offers a novel perspective for this issue.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was employed. In the quantitative phase, 120 post-operative axillary odor patients were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Assessments were conducted using the SAS, SDS, BIRS and a satisfaction questionnaire. In the qualitative phase, 15 participants from the intervention group were purposively selected for semi-structured interviews, and the data were analyzed using Colaizzi\u2019s phenomenological analysis method to extract themes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Quantitative results showed that the intervention group had significantly lower scores on the SAS, SDS, BIRS, and significantly higher satisfaction scores compared to the control group (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &amp;lt; 0.001). Qualitative analysis yielded four themes: Emotional Catharsis and Psychological Liberation, Restructuring a Positive Illness Narrative and Self-Identity, Enhanced Sense of Control and Therapeutic Alliance, and Promotion of Mind-Body Integration and Quality of Life.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Narrative nursing effectively alleviates negative emotions and body image disturbance in patients after axillary odor surgery and improves their satisfaction. The mechanism of action lies in helping patients externalize their problems and reconstruct a positive self-perception through the narrative process. 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