The real experience with women's hysterectomy: A meta-synthesis of qualitative research evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this meta-synthesis was to identify and synthesize qualitative research evaluating the real feelings, inner needs and emotional experience of women undergoing hysterectomy.

Design

Meta-synthesis.

Methods

The PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Embase, Ovid Medline and Sino Med were systematically searched until November 2021 and updated until June 2022. Two reviewers independently extracted data into a Microsoft Excel sheet. Qualitative meta-synthesis was performed by coding relevant citations, organizing codes into descriptive themes and developing analytical themes.

Results

Qualitative meta-synthesis yielded three themes and nine sub-themes: comprehensive consideration before hysterectomy (a. disease factors; b. fertility factors;

SUBMITTER: Li N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9834517 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature