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SynthesisBMC cardiovascular disorders2025

Summary of the best evidence for the management of kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery.

Zhi Zeng, Li Wan, Jianying Zheng, Yuqi Shen, Huaili Luo, Mei He

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Synthesis in BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Zhi Zeng *Mianyang Central Hospital, Affiliated with the School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
Li Wan *Mianyang Central Hospital, Affiliated with the School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
Jianying Zheng *Mianyang Central Hospital, Affiliated with the School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
Yuqi ShenMianyang Central Hospital, Affiliated with the School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
Huaili LuoMianyang Central Hospital, Affiliated with the School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China.
Mei HeMianyang Central Hospital, Affiliated with the School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China. hemeimy@163.com.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to systematically search for relevant evidence on the management of kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery both home and abroad. The evidence was evaluated and integrated to provide reference for clinical practice.

methodsAccording to the '6S' evidence pyramid model, evidence related to managing kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery were systematically searched from relevant domestic and foreign guideline websites and professional association websites and databases from the date of their establishment to December 31, 2024. The quality of the literature was evaluated by two master's students who had completed their professional training and assessment at the Evidence-based Nursing Center of Fudan University. These students also extracted and summarised the pertinent evidence that met the literature quality evaluation standards.

resultsSixteen studies were included, including two guidelines, three expert consensus, six systematic reviews, two meta-analyses, and threerandomizedcontrolled trials. A total of 20 pieces of evidence were formed in seven aspects: management principles, exercise guidance, pain management, psychological intervention, health education, social support, and follow-up management.

conclusionsThe comprehensive evidence summarised in this study for managing kinesiophobia in patients after cardiac surgery can provide resources for clinical translation. These insights can inform the development of kinesiophobia management plans to support the rapid recovery of patients after major surgery.

trial registrationThis study was registered at the Center for Evidence-Based Nursing of Fudan University (registration number ES20245486). CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: This study was registered at the Center for Evidence-Based Nursing of Fudan University (registration number ES20245486).This study is a summary of the best evidence and does not involve clinical trials and, therefore, no Clinical trial number.

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Cardiac Surgical ProceduresFearPhobic DisordersEvidence-Based MedicineHumansKinesiophobiaPatient Education as TopicTreatment OutcomeKinesiophobiaPostoperative cardiac surgeryRehabilitationSummary of the evidence

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PMID39994522
PMCPMC11849301

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