'Is it painful'? A qualitative study on experiences of patients before prostate needle biopsy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the experiences and emotional reactions of men prior to receiving a prostate needle biopsy (PNB).

Design

This was a qualitative study involving (1) material research and filter, (2) interviewer training, (3) cognitive semistructured interviews with open-ended questions, (4) data analysis, including translation and back translation and (5) group discussions to determine common themes in the data. All interviews were digitally audio-recorded. The thematic analysis was conducted by repeatedly reading the data manuscript and engaging in group discussion.

Setting and participants

A total of 30 participants with suspected prostate cancer (PC) who were scheduled to receive a PNB were interviewed. Eligible participants were Chinese native men aged 51-77 ye

SUBMITTER: Mao J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9462132 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature