Supportive care needs of men with prostate cancer after hospital discharge: multi-stakeholder perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study explored the supportive care needs of men with prostate cancer (PCa) after hospital discharge based on the perceptions of multiple stakeholders.

Methods

Eight semi-structured focus groups and three individual interviews were conducted between September 2019 and January 2020, with 34 participants representing men with PCa, primary and secondary healthcare professionals, and cancer organizations in western Norway. Data was analysed using systematic text condensation.

Results

Four categories emerged: 1) men with PCa have many information needs which should be optimally provided throughout the cancer care process; 2) various coordination efforts among stakeholders are needed to support men with PCa during follow-up; 3) supportive care resources suppleme

SUBMITTER: Tsandila Kalakou F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8381966 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature