Qualitative studies on illness stigma experiences among stroke patients: a Meta-synthesis
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20241224-07053
- VernacularTitle:脑卒中患者病耻感体验质性研究的Meta整合
- Author:
Jiahui MAO
1
;
Haimin LI
;
Xuan QIN
;
Yanhuan QI
;
Qiuting GU
;
Yun CHEN
;
Yinqin ZHONG
Author Information
1. 广州中医药大学深圳医院（福田）护理部，深圳 518034
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Illness stigma;
Qualitative research;
Meta-synthesis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(18):2404-2411
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To systematically synthesize the illness stigma experiences of stroke patients.Methods:A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, China Biology Medicine disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, and VIP for qualitative studies exploring illness stigma in stroke patients. The search period extended from database inception to September 30, 2024. A Meta-synthesis approach was employed to integrate the findings.Results:A total of fourteen articles were included and ten new categories were extracted and synthesized into four integraion results: sources of illness stigma, key influencing factors of illness stigma, manifestations and impacts of illness stigma, and coping strategies illness stigma.Conclusions:Illness stigma is a significant barrier to stroke rehabilitation. Nurses should be aware of the characteristics of illness stigma, conduct early identification, and develop individualized strategies for prevention and intervention. It is essential to help patients build multi-dimensional support systems involving society and family, and to guide them in gradually accepting and adapting to their new self.
