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| Self-perception of cognitive function and acupuncture treatment intention in breast cancer survivors： A descriptive qualitative study |
| Hits 336 Download times 80 Received:November 05, 2025 |
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| DOI
10.11656/j.issn.1672-1519.2026.01.09 |
| Key Words
breast cancer survivors;cognitive function;self-perception;descriptive qualitative study;thematic analysis |
| Author Name | Affiliation | E-mail | | MA Jiani | College of Medical Technology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China
First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Acupuncture, Tianjin 300381, China | | | ZHAI Jingbo | College of Public Health and Health Sciences, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | MA Peihong | College of Medical Technology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | KONG Fanming | First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Acupuncture, Tianjin 300381, China | | | WANG Bin | Cancer Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Tianjin 300060, China | | | KUANG Xiaobing | College of Medical Technology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | QIU Jiwen | College of Medical Technology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | FU Liyuan | College of Medical Technology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | ZHANG Man | College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | GUO Yi | College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | | | CHEN Bo | College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, China | tjutcmchenbo@163.com |
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| [Objective] This study explores breast cancer survivors’views on their cognitive function and their openness to acupuncture，to support early diagnosis and intervention. [Methods] We conducted semi-structured interviews with 30 breast cancer survivors selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. [Results] Seven themes were extracted： identification of cognitive function changes，causes of cognitive function changes，timeline of cognitive function changes，impact of cognitive function changes，emotional representation of cognitive function changes，treatment and control of cognitive function changes， willingness to receive acupuncture，and sixteen sub-themes were defined，including inconsistencies between subjective complaints and objective measurements，etc. [Conclusion] Breast cancer survivors experience complex cognitive changes that significantly affect their quality of life，but these are often overlooked clinically. Acceptance of acupuncture is limited by lack of awareness and evidence. Healthcare providers should combine objective assessments with patient reports to offer personalized，evidence-based cognitive care. |
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