Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies of life experiences and needs of patients after cardiac pacemaker implantation
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20240522-02890
- VernacularTitle:心脏起搏器植入术后患者生活体验与需求质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Pan YANG
1
;
Kemei ZHANG
;
Liuyi ZHANG
;
Xin TIAN
Author Information
1. 湖南师范大学护理学院，长沙 410013
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cardiac pacemaker;
Life experience;
Need;
Qualitative study;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(6):724-730
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically evaluate and synthesize qualitative studies of life experiences and needs of patients after cardiac pacemaker implantation and provide a reference for developing targeted care plans.Methods:A search of qualitative studies of life experiences and needs of patients after cardiac pacemaker implantation were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, CINAHL, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP and China Biology Medicine disc, from the time of the database construction to March 25, 2024. The quality of the studies were assessed using the criteria for evaluating the qualitative research quality of the Australia Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Health Care Centre, and the findings were synthesized using Meta-synthesis methods.Results:Eight studies were included, resulting in 40 themes, which were grouped into eight categories and synthesized into three main findings: symptom distress affected patients' quality of life, patients gradually adopted to pacemakers and adopted positive coping strategies, and patients expressed expectations for external support systems.Conclusions:Patients after cardiac pacemaker implantation experience diminished self-awareness and fear of early physical activity. Healthcare providers should assist patients in developing positive coping strategies.
