Meta-synthesis of the real experience of professional caregivers in the medical transition of adolescents with chronic diseases
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20240828-04809
- VernacularTitle:专业照护者参与青少年慢性病患者医疗过渡真实体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Zhenni XIE
1
;
Chang LIU
1
;
Yingying WANG
1
;
Menghao SUN
1
;
Tingqi SHI
1
Author Information
1. 南京大学医学院附属鼓楼医院护理部，南京 210008
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Adolescents;
Professional caregivers;
Chronic diseases;
Medical transition;
Real experience;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(12):1612-1618
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically integrate the real experience of professional caregivers in the medical transition of adolescents with chronic diseases.Methods:Computerized searches were conducted in databases including Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP, and China Biology Medicine disc for qualitative studies on the real experience of professional caregivers involved in the medical transition of adolescents with chronic diseases. The search timeframe was from the inception of the database until September 11, 2024. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the criteria for evaluating the qualitative research quality of the Australia Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Health Care Centre. Meta-synthesis was employed to synthesize the results.Results:A total of ten studies were included, yielding 42 research results that were categorized into 11 themes. The final integrated findings were divided into three categories: professional caregivers' attitudes towards medical transition, barriers to medical transition for adolescents with chronic diseases, and factors facilitating medical transition for adolescents with chronic diseases.Conclusions:Professional caregivers' attitudes towards the medical transition of adolescents with chronic diseases are complex, with a perception of various barriers to the transition. It is essential for healthcare administrators to pay attention to these issues and implement targeted interventions. Furthermore, improving the transition service process will support adolescents in making a smooth and successful transition to the adult healthcare system.
