Social ecological influences on treatment decision-making in men diagnosed with low risk, localised prostate cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Individuals diagnosed with low risk, localised prostate cancer (PCa) face a difficult decision between active surveillance (AS) and definitive treatment. We aimed to explore perceived influences on treatment decision-making from the patient and partner's perspectives.

Methods

Patients (and partners) who met AS criteria and had chosen their treatment were recruited. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted via telephone to explore experiences of diagnosis, impact on patient lifestyle, experiences with physicians, treatment preferences/choice, treatment information understanding and needs, and overall decision-making process. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.

Results

Twenty-four ma

SUBMITTER: McIntosh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9786728 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature