Small study finds that 3 years after prostate cancer treatment, men may report high quality of life and functioning

Commentary on: Jakobsson L, Persson L, Lundqvist P. Daily life and life quality 3 years following prostate cancer treatment. BMC Nurs 2013;12:11. Implications for practice and research The male patients in this study reported high levels of quality of life, with high ratings for overall physical functioning and health. They appeared to adjust to the diminished sexual function. Nurses can use these outcomes and the results from other studies to inform patients. Nurses should understand that each individual will have a different prediagnosis level of and valuation of sexual activity/function. Further multicentred large studies are needed. Nurses can provide patient education about common sexual problems encountered post prostate cancer treatment and the options for addressing those issues. Context Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men and quality of life continues to be a major focus of men...
Source: Evidence-Based Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Adult nursing, Stroke, Prostate cancer, Urological cancer, Sexual and gender disorders, Prostate, Health education Source Type: research