Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on the reasons for delayed medical consultation in cervical cancer patients
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20240928-05379
- VernacularTitle:宫颈癌患者就医延迟原因质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Hanjiao KONG
1
;
Hong ZHAO
1
;
Yisi LI
1
;
Yingjia CUI
1
;
Ruiqi HAN
1
;
Linghuan YAN
1
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院北京协和医学院护理学院，北京 100144
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cervical cancer;
Delayed medical consultation;
Qualitative research;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(14):1860-1867
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically analyze the reasons for delayed medical consultation in cervical cancer patients, providing a reference basis for promoting timely medical consultation and early treatment for cervical cancer patients.Methods:A computer-based search was conducted across various databases, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP, China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library, for qualitative studies on delayed medical consultation in cervical cancer patients. The search covered all available records up to June 30, 2024. The Joanna Briggs Institute centre for evidence-based health care qualitative research quality assessment criteria was used to assess the quality of the included studies, and an integrative synthesis method was applied to combine the findings.Results:A total of 11 studies were included, with 36 individual findings. These findings were grouped into 13 new categories. A total of three major synthesized results were identified: insufficient awareness of cervical cancer, barriers to medical consultation behavior, and the influence of social factors.Conclusions:Strengthening the promotion of cervical cancer health knowledge, providing psychosocial support for patients, and establishing robust social support systems are essential strategies to facilitate timely medical consultation and early treatment for cervical cancer patients.
