Men's reflections on participating in cancer rehabilitation: A systematic review of qualitative studies 2000-2013

C. Handberg*, C. V. Nielsen, K. Lomborg

*Corresponding author af dette arbejde
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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.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftEuropean Journal of Cancer Care
Vol/bind23
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)159-172
Antal sider14
ISSN0961-5423
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 mar. 2014
Udgivet eksterntJa

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