Meta integration of qualitative research on self-management experience of patients with breast cancer related lymphedema
10.3760/cma.j.cn211501-20240621-01625
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌相关淋巴水肿患者自我管理体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Ning CAO
1
;
Dongge QIAO
;
Xu CHE
;
Qizheng CAO
;
Rongrong CUI
;
Lin TIAN
Author Information
1. 河南中医药大学护理学院，郑州 450046
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Qualitative research;
Lymphedema;
Breast cancer;
Self-management;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2025;41(9):681-688
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:Systematically integrate the real experience and multi-dimensional needs of patients with breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) in the process of self-management to provide reference for clinical development of targeted and systematic interventions.Methods:Computer searches were conducted on qualitative studies on the real experiences, psychological feelings, and multidimensional needs of BCRL patients during self-management in databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Database, Wanfang Database, China Biomedical Literature Database, CINAHL, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. The search period was from database establishment to January 31, 2024. According to the qualitative research quality evaluation criteria of the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence Based Healthcare Center in Australia, the quality of literature was evaluated, and the results were analyzed and integrated using a pooled integration method.Results:A total of 10 articles were included, and 44 research results were extracted. Similar results were classified into 10 categories and synthesized into 3 integrated results, highlighting the difficulties and challenges encountered; need external multidimensional support and assistance; seeking a new normal and perceiving its benefits.Conclusions:BCRL patients face physical and mental challenges in their lifelong self-management process. Hospitals, society, and related institutions should attach importance to and pay attention to the needs, burdens, and beneficial experiences of patients, provide them with more professional guidance and supervision, and collaborate with families and peers to provide support and encouragement, helping patients reduce negative emotions and strengthen coping abilities, thereby improving overall quality of life.
