An investigation of the support needs of men and partners throughout the prostate cancer journey

Abstract

Men and partners may have different educational and supportive needs throughout the prostate cancer journey that require attention and tailored management.

A Qualitative Study Exploring Models of Supportive Care in Men and Their Partners/Caregivers Affected by Metastatic Prostate Cancer

“…To our knowledge, this is the first qualitative study that explore the experience of men as well as their partners/caregivers affected by metastatic prostate cancer in a multimodal supportive care intervention as well as the experience of standard care, with the inclusion of the perspectives of members of the MDT. Few publications have included partner/caregivers as part of intervention studies despite the acknowledgement of their needs in relation to their care burden, relationship/sexual needs, and physiological distress (Bobridge et al, 2015;Carter et al, 2010;Donovan et al, 2015;Hampton, Walker, & Beck, 2013;A.B. Kornblith et al, 1994) and the influence on quality of life for the patient by the partner/carer (Gustavsson-Lilius, Julkunen, & Hietanen, 2007;L.M.…”

“…The consequences of metastatic prostate cancer and treatment side-effects, affect the couple living with this disease, not just the man. Evidence acknowledges that partner/caregivers can experience unmet needs in relation to their care burden, relationship/sexual needs, and physiological distress (Bobridge, Bond, Marshall, & Paterson, 2015;Carter, Bryant-Lukosius, DiCenso, Blythe, & Neville, 2010;Donovan et al, 2015;A.B. Kornblith, H.W.…”

Telemedicine Use Among Caregivers of Cancer Patients: Systematic Review (Preprint)

“…This variability may be related to the enrolment of individuals in different disease stages, undergoing different treatments, or having different psychological and social characteristics, both for the patient and for the caregiver. In fact, it is known that different aspects of the disease or of the treatment may imply different caregiving burdens [41] as well as different psychological or relational issues [90][91][92][93][94].…”

Psychological distress among prostate cancer survivors in South Korea: A nationwide population‐based, longitudinal study

“…Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among elderly patients . It has a relatively good prognosis because of cancer screening, advanced treatment and increased accessibility to medical institutions . Nearly 100% of men with local or regional prostate cancer survive more than 5 years after diagnosis; the relative 10‐year survival rate is 98% .…”