Informational needs during active surveillance for prostate cancer: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand the informational needs during active surveillance (AS) for prostate cancer from the perspectives of patients and providers.

Methods

We conducted seven focus groups with 37 AS patients in two urban clinical settings, and 24 semi-structured interviews with a national sample of providers. Transcripts were analyzed using applied thematic analysis, and themes were organized using descriptive matrix analyses.

Results

We identified six themes related to informational needs during AS: 1) more information on prostate cancer (biopsy features, prognosis), 2) more information on active surveillance (difference from watchful waiting, testing protocol), 3) more information on alternative management options (complementary medicine, lifestyle modification), 4

SUBMITTER: Loeb S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5808852 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature