Selecting interventions for a psychosocial support program for prostate cancer patients undergoing active surveillance: A modified Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Curative treatment of low-risk prostate cancer (LR-PCa) does not improve cancer specific survival and active surveillance (AS) is recommended. Although AS is cost-effective and reduces treatment-related complications, it requires psychosocial support. Research on psychosocial interventions specifically focused on men undergoing AS is limited. Aim of this study is to reach consensus amongst relevant stakeholders on selecting interventions offering psychosocial support to PCa patients during AS.

Methods

In accordance with the RAND/UCLA method, a modified Delphi approach was used to establish consensus on selecting interventions. During phase one, interventions were identified through a literature review and open survey among all participants. During phase two, three

SUBMITTER: Donachie K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10092864 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature