Experiences of healthcare professionals towards truth-telling in cancer:a Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
10.3781/j.issn.1000-7431.2024.2406-0334
- VernacularTitle:医护人员告知晚期癌症患者病情真实体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Yutong LIU
1
;
Zhenqi LU
;
Xiaoju ZHANG
;
Zhe HUANG
;
Xiaoxia LIU
Author Information
1. 复旦大学附属肿瘤医院护理部,上海 200032;复旦大学上海医学院肿瘤学系,上海 200032
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cancer patients;
Truth disclosure;
Qualitative studies;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Tumor
2024;44(7):767-777
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:This study aims to gain insight into the emotional experiences encountered by healthcare professionals when disclosing cancer diagnoses to patients.Methods:The CNKI,Wanfang Datebase,SinoMed,Weipu Database,PubMed,Web of Science,Scopus,The Cochrane Library,CINAHL,Embase and PsycINFO were searched until May 31,2024.The quality of included studies was evaluated according to 2017 JBI Critical Appraisal Tool for qualitative studies,and Meta-synthesis method was used to integrate the results.Results:A total of 15 studies were included,36 results were extracted,and 13 new categories were summarized.Additionally,three integrated results were synthesized,which were the promoters of disease notification,the internal barriers of disease informing,and the external barriers of disease informing.Conclusion:The current findings reveal a dual experience among medical staff during the notification process,with negative experiences outweighing the positive.Strengthening communication skills,enhancing the support system for disease notification,and advocating for early disclosure of the condition of patients with advanced cancer are imperative.
