Patient Experiences of Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Injections for Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
Dong Liu, HaiYan Bi, Ying Sun, ZiQian Gao, Ping Lu · 2026
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Dong Liu and co-authors present a 2026 meta-synthesis of qualitative research on eye injections used to treat age-related macular degeneration. These anti-VEGF injections are given into the eye over long periods. The reviewers searched five databases in May 2025 and combined studies appraised with Joanna Briggs Institute tools.
Thirteen studies from 11 countries, published between 2010 and 2023, fed into four themes. Patients described barriers to care and sources of anxiety, ways of coping, reasons they kept or missed appointments, and the weight of contact with their doctors. The authors conclude that psychological support, structured teaching, and smoother treatment pathways could help patients stay with therapy despite heavy burdens.
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| CREATOR | Dong Liu, HaiYan Bi, Ying Sun, ZiQian Gao, Ping Lu |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 43189 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |