Meta-integration of qualitative studies on body image experience in breast cancer patients
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.014.020
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌患者身体意象体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Shu YANG
1
;
Yihui LIN
1
;
Zhihao HAN
1
;
Linxia TANG
1
;
Yunxia QIU
1
;
Xiaoqin MA
1
Author Information
1. 310053 杭州市 浙江中医药大学护理学院
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Breast Neoplasms;
Body Image;
Qualitative Research;
Meta-Synthesis;
Evidence-Based Nursing
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2025;60(14):1786-1792
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To systematically integrate the qualitative studies on body image experience in breast cancer patients,in order to provide references for the clinical formulation of corresponding intervention programs.Methods Systematical search was conducted for qualitative studies on the body image experiences of breast cancer patients in databases including PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,CINAHL,PsycINFO,CNKI,WanFang Database,VIP and CBM.The search period was from the establishment of the database to July 2024.The quality of the literature was evaluated using the 2016 edition of the qualitative research appraisal tool from the Evidence-Based Health Care Center of the Joanna Briggs Research Institute in Australia,and the results were integrated using the pooled integration method.Results A total of 14 pieces of the literature were included,and 36 research results were extracted and summarized into 7 new categories.Totally 3 integrated results were obtained,namely the negative impact of changes in body image,patients' self-adjustment and growth,and patients' need for external support.Conclusion Breast cancer patients are plagued by multiple body images.Medical staff should pay attention to the psychological state of patients,do a good job in health education,improve the understanding and support of the society,provide targeted professional guidance,promote the psychological adaptation of patients,meet the emotional needs of patients,establish multiple support systems,and improve the body image and quality of life of patients.
