Men's and carers' experiences of care for prostate cancer: a narrative literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To review studies of patients' and carers' experience of prostate cancer care.

Design

Narrative literature review.

Methods

Search strategies were developed for the following databases: MEDLINE (1966-2006), EMBASE (1980-2006), CINAHL (1982-2006) and PsycINFO (1987-2006). A search of SIGLE (System for Information on Grey Literature in Europe) was also undertaken. Experience was defined as patients' and carers' reports of how care was organized and delivered to meet their needs. A narrative summary of the included papers was undertaken.

Results

A total of 90 relevant studies were identified. Most studies reported on experiences of screening, diagnosis, the treatment decision, treatment and post-initial treatment. Few studies reported on experiences of th

SUBMITTER: Sinfield P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5060497 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature