This document provides a comprehensive overview of patient preferences for non-pharmacological therapies derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the context of cancer treatment. It highlights the growing trend of using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among cancer patients and the specific interest in TCM therapies like acupuncture, moxibustion, tuina, cupping, and dietary therapy. The text emphasizes the importance of considering patient values, preferences, and needs in medical choices to improve treatment adherence, patient satisfaction, and outcomes. It also discusses the research gap in understanding patient preferences and factors influencing decisions regarding TCM non-pharmacological therapies. The review aims to systematically analyze these factors using the Socio-ecological Model as a theoretical framework, categorizing them into individual, interpersonal, healthcare system, societal, and policy levels. The study design, search strategy, inclusion and exclusion criteria, data extraction, and synthesis methods are detailed, ensuring a rigorous approach to exploring patient preferences and their influencing factors in the context of TCM non-pharmacological therapies.
