Meta integration of qualitative research on psychological experiences of cancer patients caregivers
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20200723-04542
- VernacularTitle:癌症患者照顾者心理体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Yuan YU
1
;
Jinyi WANG
;
Shuxin LI
;
Dongfang LI
Author Information
1. 国家癌症中心 国家肿瘤临床医学研究中心 中国医学科学院北京协和医学院肿瘤医院胸外科，北京 100021
- Keywords:
Neoplasms;
Caregiver;
Psychological experience;
Qualitative research;
Meta integration
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2021;27(10):1306-1311
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically summarize the psychological experience of cancer patients caregivers, and comprehensively understand their inner needs, so as to provide basis for better clinical medical work.Methods:CNKI, Wanfang DATA, VIP, EMBASE, PubMed, BMJ Journals, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, and other databases were searched from their inception to May 2020, to collect qualitative studies on psychological experience of cancer patients caregivers. The quality of included studies was evaluated according to JBI Critical Appraisal Tool for Qualitative Studies in Australia. The results were integrated by integrating methods.Results:A total of 10 studies were included. 22 research results were extracted and grouped into 9 new categories according to similarities. These categories resulted in 3 synthesized findings: caregivers suffered from physical and psychological sufferings, and were tortured with mainly negative emotions and mixed positive emotions; after self adjustment, the role of caregiver grew; their thirst for information and support.Conclusion:Healthcare workers should pay attention to psychological changes and information needs of cancer patients caregivers, provide necessary support to help them adapt their roles, and improve their quality of life.
