An exploration of wellbeing in men diagnosed with prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There is a growing emphasis on improving quality of life of people with prostate cancer. However, those undergoing active surveillance remain underrepresented in the literature with less known about their unique challenges. Therefore, we aimed to explore their lived experiences post diagnosis and its effect on their mental, social, and physical wellbeing.

Methods

Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 men undergoing active surveillance for low-risk disease. Thematic analysis was used to inductively co-construct themes through the lens of the biopsychosocial model.

Results

Mental wellbeing was strongly affected in our participants due to the overwhelming emotional impact of their diagnosis resulting in an 'Emotional Diagnostic Disequilibr

SUBMITTER: Eymech O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8933126 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature