In this paper, we briefly described the concept and assessment tools of benefit finding, and mainly reviewed the influencing factors of benefit finding levels in patients with colorectal cancer, which included the various factors from the social demographic factors (such as gender, age, marital status, family relationship, economic and health insurance status and education level), psychological factors, disease and treatment related factors, coping style, social support and other factors. It aimed to provide evidence and reference for medical staff to evaluate the level of benefit finding during the treatment and care of cancer patients,and guide patients to recognize the performance of benefit finding and carry out positive psychological adjustment.