Psychological experiences of family caregivers of patients with breast cancer: Protocol for a meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The number of breast cancer patients is increasing, but there are insufficient sources of information for their family caregivers. The purpose of this systematic review was to elaborate the psychologically realistic experiences and corresponding needs of family members of patients with breast cancer in the course of their experience in the disease which may provide them with effective, targeted intervention strategies to improve their quality of life.

Design

Protocol for a meta-synthesis.

Methods

We will search the Chinese databases (i.e., China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Database and Wanfang Database) and the English databases (i.e., PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL and PsycINFO). Qualitative studies from the above database

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10701291 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature