Meta-Synthesis of qualitative researches on women' experiences of emergency cesarean sections
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20250104-00045
- VernacularTitle:产妇经历紧急剖宫产真实体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Panpan ZHANG
1
;
Yingying TIAN
;
Yaping YUAN
;
Jianhai YU
;
Haoxin LIU
;
Xiaohua CUI
Author Information
1. 南京医科大学附属妇产医院（南京市妇幼保健院）麻醉科，南京 210000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Evidence-based nursing;
Emergency cesarean section;
Lived experience;
Meta-synthesis;
Obstetric nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(33):4481-4488
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically synthesize the real experiences of women who have undergone emergency cesarean sections, providing evidence-based insights to inform the development of personalized care strategies.Methods:A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, ProQuest, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP, and China Biology Medicine disc for qualitative and mixed-methods studies related to the psychological experiences of women who underwent emergency cesarean sections. The search covered all publications up to January 31, 2025. The methodological quality of included studies was appraised using the Joanna Briggs Institute Center for Evidence-Based Health Care Quality Assessment Criteria for Qualitative Research. The results were integrated using an aggregative synthesis approach.Results:A total of 16 studies were included, from which 78 findings were extracted and grouped into nine new categories. These were further synthesized into three overarching themes: shift in birth plan and emergence of dynamic emotional responses; desire for diversified external support and encouragement; emotional investment and character growth.Conclusions:Women undergoing emergency cesarean sections commonly experience intense negative emotions. It is essential for healthcare providers and family members to pay close attention to the physical and psychological well-being of postpartum women, offer timely emotional support, and help them recover from psychological trauma, thereby promoting maternal mental and physical health.
