Qualitative Research on the Causes of Kinesiophobia in Postoperative Cerebellar Tumor Patients

Abstract

Objective: To understand the causes of kinesiophobia in postoperative patients with cerebellar tumors, and to provide the basis for early rehabilitation regimen. Methods: Using the objective sampling method, 16 postoperative cerebellar tumor patients were extracted for semi-structured interviews. Data was analyzed using the Colaizzi 7-step method, and the theme was refined. Results: The causes of kinesiophobia in postoperative cerebellar tumor patients were summarized into 4 themes: Excessive vigilance to self-state. Increased pain sensitivity and fear of dizziness were regarded as threat signals, which brought excessive burden on the current therapeutic regimen. Uncertainty of early rehabilitation. Lack of cognition, uncertainty effect of early rehabilitation, and insufficient exercise of self-efficacy. Psychological stress and avoidant emotion. Economic pressure and avoidant emotion ran out of control. Vulnerable support system. Deficient in professional technique, family, and social support. Conclusion: The kinesiophobia in postoperative cerebellar tumor patients is composed of multiple factors. Medical staff are supposed to help patients establish a correct perception of disease status. The information on early rehabilitation needs to be transmitted continually. To promote patients to participate in early rehabilitation activities energetically, it is vital to keep a high level of rehabilitation effect expectation, increased self-exercise efficiency, psychological intervention, and strong multi-party cooperation in an improved social support system.