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Everyday life after a radical prostatectomy : A qualitative study of men under 65 years of age
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- Wennick, Anne (författare)
- Malmö University,Malmö högskola,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)
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- Jönsson, Ann-Kristin (författare)
- Helsingborg Hospital, Department of Urology, Helsingborg, Sweden
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- Bratt, Ola (författare)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Urologisk cancerforskning, Malmö,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Urological cancer, Malmö,Lund University Research Groups
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- Stenzelius, Karin (författare)
- Malmö högskola,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV),Skåne University Hospital, Department of Urology, Malmö, Sweden,Helsingborg Hospital
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- Elsevier, 2017
- 2017
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: European Journal of Oncology Nursing. - : Elsevier. - 1462-3889 .- 1532-2122. ; 30, s. 107-112
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Abstract
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- Purpose: The purpose of this study was to illuminate how men under 65 years of age experience their everyday Life one year or more after a radical prostatectomy for localised prostate cancer. Method: Interviews with 19 men aged under 65 were performed 12-18 months after their radical prostatectomy. The interviews were analysed using a thematic content analysis. Results: The analysis of the interviews revealed three categories of experiences: 'Paying a price for survival', 'Feeling sidestepped' and 'Living with death lurking around the corner'. The side effects of the prostatectomy, such as sexual dysfunction, resulted in a changed self-image with a loss of manliness and reduced self-esteem. The men felt sidestepped and that they did not receive enough support. Prostate cancer was experienced as an embarrassing disease and the men felt their fundamental needs could not be openly discussed. Having cancer was associated with death. Thoughts about death faded away during recovery after the operation, but grew stronger in certain situations and reminded the men about their cancer. Returning to work and to previous activities helped them cope with the thoughts about death. Conclusions: Our study suggests a need for improved rehabilitation after a radical prostatectomy, including more structured sexual rehabilitation, and involving the partner. Sharing the experiences of other men who have undergone prostate cancer surgery may also be beneficial. (C) 2017 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
Ämnesord
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Cancer och onkologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Cancer and Oncology (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Omvårdnad (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Nursing (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Prostate neoplasm
- Radical prostatectomy
- Qualitative research
- Interview
- Quality of life
- Daily life
- Coping
- Coping
- Daily life
- Interview
- Prostate neoplasm
- Qualitative research
- Quality of life
- Radical prostatectomy
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- ref (ämneskategori)
- art (ämneskategori)
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