Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on the psychological experience of financial toxicity in breast cancer patients
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20230627-02542
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌患者经济毒性心理体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Rui GAO
1
;
Siyu YAO
;
Caiyi XING
;
Yanting YANG
;
Yongli WANG
;
Yongqing SHEN
Author Information
1. 河北中医药大学护理学院，石家庄 050200
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasms;
Financial toxicity;
Psychological experience;
Qualitative research;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(3):345-351
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To systematically evaluate the psychological experience of financial toxicity in breast cancer patients.Methods:A computer search was conducted in Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, CINAHL, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medicine disc, Wanfang, and VIP for qualitative studies on the psychological experience of financial toxicity among breast cancer patients up to April 15, 2023. The Joanna Briggs Institute's quality assessment criteria for qualitative research were used for literature quality evaluation, and an aggregative integration method was applied for data analysis.Results:Ten studies were included, from which 56 distinct themes were extracted. These themes were consolidated into 11 new categories, forming three integrated results: multidimensional negative experiences in coping with financial toxicity, needs and expectations in dealing with financial toxicity, and strategies for dealing with financial toxicity.Conclusions:Breast cancer patients face varying degrees of financial toxicity, negatively impacting their physical and mental health. Healthcare professionals should pay close attention to the characteristics and needs of patients coping with financial toxicity. Continuous assessment of their financial status and implementation of comprehensive intervention strategies and measures through multiple channels and approaches are needed to help reduce the issues of financial toxicity.
