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Men's reflections on participating in cancer rehabilitation: a systematic review of qualitative studies 2000-2013.
- Source :
- European Journal of Cancer Care; Mar2014, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p159-172, 14p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This paper aims to report on a systematic review of qualitative studies on men's reflections on participating in cancer rehabilitation. Nine databases were systematically searched to identify qualitative papers published between 2000 and 2013. Papers were selected by pre-defined inclusion criteria and subsequently critically appraised. Key themes were extracted and synthesised. Fifteen papers were selected and represented. Four central themes were identified in the analytical process: 'changed life perspective', 'the masculinity factor', 'a desire to get back to normal' and 'the meaning of work'. Six peripheral themes were identified: 'the meaning of context', 'music', 'physical training', 'religion', 'humour' and 'the unmentionable'. The themes were synthesised into an integrative model representing men's reflections on participating in cancer rehabilitation. We conclude that existing qualitative literature offers insight into men's reflections on cancer rehabilitation and highlights the interrelationship between men's reflections on their changed life perspective, masculinity, orientation towards a normal life and getting back to work. Further research-based knowledge is needed to explore (1) the underlying causes and patterns of the men's needs, preferences and choices in rehabilitation; and (2) the health professional perspective on male cancer rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ACADEMIC medical centers
CANCER patient rehabilitation
CINAHL database
DATABASES
INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems
MEDICAL databases
MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
MEDLINE
META-analysis
ONLINE information services
RESEARCH funding
SYSTEMATIC reviews
QUALITATIVE research
PATIENTS' attitudes
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09615423
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Cancer Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94727385
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12131