Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on the real experience of prehabilitation among cancer patients
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20240924-05294
- VernacularTitle:癌症患者预康复真实体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Lina CAI
1
;
Xinbo WANG
;
Yehua XIE
;
Yaoyao CAI
;
Ting SUN
;
Hengyu ZHENG
;
Xianghong YE
Author Information
1. 南京大学医学院附属金陵医院普通外科，南京 210002
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Neoplasms;
Prehabilitation;
Qualitative research;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(18):2395-2403
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically synthesize the real experiences of cancer patients undergoing prehabilitation and provide a reference for the development of targeted prehabilitation programs.Methods:A systematic search was conducted in China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP, China Biology Medicine disc, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library databases for qualitative studies on the prehabilitation experiences of cancer patients. The quality of the included studies was appraised, and the findings were integrated using a Meta-aggregative approach. The search covered publications up to June 30, 2024.Results:A total of 17 studies were included, yielding 76 themes. These were synthesized into 12 categories and further integrated into four integration results: heavy physical and psychological burden with low adherence to programs; positive cognition supported by multiple factors leads to high adherence under appropriate interventions; unmet practical needs require urgent attention; physical and psychological benefits are sustained and influential.Conclusions:Multiple factors affect patients' adherence to prehabilitation, and unmet needs are common. Future research should aim to identify barriers and meet patients' needs.
