Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on the illness experience of patients with heart failure
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20250224-00832
- VernacularTitle:心力衰竭患者患病体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Mengfan JIAO
1
;
Longxin LI
;
Chunxu CHEN
;
Wei WANG
Author Information
1. 山东第一医科大学附属省立医院心内科，济南 250021
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Heart failure;
Illness experience;
Qualitative research;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(27):3648-3655
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically evaluate and synthesize qualitative studies on the illness experience of patients with heart failure, in order to inform the development of targeted health management and care strategies to improve patients' quality of life.Methods:A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfang Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Database, and China Biology Medicine disc from inception to January 31, 2025. Relevant qualitative studies on the illness experience of patients with heart failure were retrieved. Quality appraisal and data extraction were performed, and Meta-synthesis methods were used to integrate the findings.Results:A total of 12 studies were included, all of which were rated as grade B in quality appraisal. From these studies, 52 distinct findings were extracted and grouped into 10 new categories. These were further synthesized into 4 integrated themes: multidimensional decline in physical, psychological, and social functioning; increased need for support systems; negative experiences with disease perception and self-management; diverse strategies for disease acceptance and coping.Conclusions:The illness experience of heart failure patients is multidimensional. Medical staff should pay close attention to their physical, psychological, and social needs and adopt a patient-centered care model to deliver personalized and dynamic healthcare, thereby improving quality of life and clinical outcomes.
