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Pain intensity and patient-reported satisfaction with pain control were primary outcomes. Secondary outcome measures included constipation, other analgesic-related adverse events, and quality of life.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The experimental group had statistically significant lower pain scores and higher pain control satisfaction compared with the control group. The incidence of constipation was also lower in the experimental group, while no remarkable difference was found in other analgesics-related adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The quality of life was significantly improved in the experimental group as the increased number of cases with good sleep quality (PSQI \u22647) was observed in the experimental group when compared to the control group. The association between pain intensity and sleep disturbance appeared to weaken after accounting for group assignment.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Multi-channel follow-up as continuity-of-care nursing improved pain control, reduced constipation, and enhanced sleep quality among post-discharge patients with digestive tract tumors. 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