Qualitative Synthesis of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experiences in Breast Cancer Survivors: Navigating Life as a Voyager Beyond the Waves of Survival
Breast cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy that affects women worldwide. The present study aimed to provide foundational data to improve the therapeutic approaches through a qualitative meta-synthesis of the experiences of breast cancer survivors with acupuncture and moxibustion. Using Nobl...
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| author | Sunjoong Kim Jisu Ha Sohyeon Ryu Seungjin Noh Yejin Hong Inae Youn |
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| description | Breast cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy that affects women worldwide. The present study aimed to provide foundational data to improve the therapeutic approaches through a qualitative meta-synthesis of the experiences of breast cancer survivors with acupuncture and moxibustion. Using Noblit and Hare’s meta-ethnography methodology, 11 qualitative studies exploring the experiences of breast cancer survivors were selected and meta-synthesized. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research and Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research criteria. The quality evaluations of individual studies revealed insufficient information provided by researchers, with a notable absence of gender-related information. The qualitative synthesis identified the following three primary themes: the distress associated with conventional breast cancer treatment protocols, a desire for comprehensive care and support, and a holistic treatment approach facilitated by acupuncture and moxibustion. This study elucidated the unmet medical needs of breast cancer survivors in terms of holistic treatment and preservation of human dignity, confirming that acupuncture and moxibustion partially address these needs. Our study findings may serve as foundational data for healthcare professionals providing acupuncture and moxibustion treatment to breast cancer patients in future clinical practice. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-923d42e794e644b49ad4778aed33a00d2025-08-20T02:51:10ZengMEDrang Inc.Journal of Acupuncture Research2586-288X2586-28982024-11-0141252266https://doi.org/10.13045/jar.24.0039Qualitative Synthesis of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experiences in Breast Cancer Survivors: Navigating Life as a Voyager Beyond the Waves of SurvivalSunjoong Kim0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1950-7624Jisu Ha1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9486-8924Sohyeon Ryu2https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0281-3333Seungjin Noh3https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2266-291XYejin Hong4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8817-136XInae Youn5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1463-2178Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, KoreaDepartment of Internal Medicine of Korean Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital, Seoul, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital, Seoul, KoreaDepartment of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, National Medical Center, Seoul, KoreaBreast cancer remains the most prevalent malignancy that affects women worldwide. The present study aimed to provide foundational data to improve the therapeutic approaches through a qualitative meta-synthesis of the experiences of breast cancer survivors with acupuncture and moxibustion. Using Noblit and Hare’s meta-ethnography methodology, 11 qualitative studies exploring the experiences of breast cancer survivors were selected and meta-synthesized. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research and Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research criteria. The quality evaluations of individual studies revealed insufficient information provided by researchers, with a notable absence of gender-related information. The qualitative synthesis identified the following three primary themes: the distress associated with conventional breast cancer treatment protocols, a desire for comprehensive care and support, and a holistic treatment approach facilitated by acupuncture and moxibustion. This study elucidated the unmet medical needs of breast cancer survivors in terms of holistic treatment and preservation of human dignity, confirming that acupuncture and moxibustion partially address these needs. Our study findings may serve as foundational data for healthcare professionals providing acupuncture and moxibustion treatment to breast cancer patients in future clinical practice.acupuncturebreast cancermoxibustionquality of lifesurvivors |
| spellingShingle | Sunjoong Kim Jisu Ha Sohyeon Ryu Seungjin Noh Yejin Hong Inae Youn Qualitative Synthesis of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experiences in Breast Cancer Survivors: Navigating Life as a Voyager Beyond the Waves of Survival Journal of Acupuncture Research acupuncture breast cancer moxibustion quality of life survivors |
| title | Qualitative Synthesis of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experiences in Breast Cancer Survivors: Navigating Life as a Voyager Beyond the Waves of Survival |
| title_full | Qualitative Synthesis of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experiences in Breast Cancer Survivors: Navigating Life as a Voyager Beyond the Waves of Survival |
| title_fullStr | Qualitative Synthesis of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experiences in Breast Cancer Survivors: Navigating Life as a Voyager Beyond the Waves of Survival |
| title_full_unstemmed | Qualitative Synthesis of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experiences in Breast Cancer Survivors: Navigating Life as a Voyager Beyond the Waves of Survival |
| title_short | Qualitative Synthesis of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Experiences in Breast Cancer Survivors: Navigating Life as a Voyager Beyond the Waves of Survival |
| title_sort | qualitative synthesis of acupuncture and moxibustion experiences in breast cancer survivors navigating life as a voyager beyond the waves of survival |
| topic | acupuncture breast cancer moxibustion quality of life survivors |
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