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Qualitative studies on men with prostate cancer: a systematic meta-synthesis.

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    Identifier: imarina:9411619
    Authors:
    Bekele DMartínez-Hernáez A
    Abstract:
    Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer among men. Despite advancements in clinical interventions and improvements in public health outreach, a multi-dimensional lack of understanding of the lived experiences of men diagnosed with PCa continues. Improving the quantity and quality of knowledge about this subject could guide clinical decisions and interventions for this group. This paper reviews qualitative studies focusing on PCa patients using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool (CASP), synthesizes the data, and maps the overarching themes through a systematic meta-synthesis. The authors identified 3546 manuscripts, of which 103 met the inclusion criteria. Six themes were identified that addressed: support needs, diagnosis, and treatment experiences, lived experiences, information accessibility, care, and threats to masculinity. Treatment side-effects caused a re-configuration and re-evaluation of masculine ideologies. Men mainly relied on close family and support groups to cope with their feelings of stigma, uncertainty, and recovery. Professional healthcare and consultation quality eased their anxiety concerning long-term treatment and other factors associated with their condition. The studies were socio-demographically heterogeneous. Thus, researchers could use qualitative research to explore knowledge gaps in the following interconnected themes: masculinity care, masculinity support, masculinity information, and incorporating a more diverse socio-demographical sample.
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    Author, as appears in the article.: Bekele D; Martínez-Hernáez A
    Department: Antropologia, Filosofia i Treball Social
    URV's Author/s: Martinez Hernaez, Angel
    Keywords: Adaptation, psychological Critical appraisal skills programme tool Humans Male Masculinity Men Meta-synthesis Prostate cancer Prostatic neoplasms Qualitative research Qualitative studies Review Social stigma Social support
    Abstract: Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer among men. Despite advancements in clinical interventions and improvements in public health outreach, a multi-dimensional lack of understanding of the lived experiences of men diagnosed with PCa continues. Improving the quantity and quality of knowledge about this subject could guide clinical decisions and interventions for this group. This paper reviews qualitative studies focusing on PCa patients using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool (CASP), synthesizes the data, and maps the overarching themes through a systematic meta-synthesis. The authors identified 3546 manuscripts, of which 103 met the inclusion criteria. Six themes were identified that addressed: support needs, diagnosis, and treatment experiences, lived experiences, information accessibility, care, and threats to masculinity. Treatment side-effects caused a re-configuration and re-evaluation of masculine ideologies. Men mainly relied on close family and support groups to cope with their feelings of stigma, uncertainty, and recovery. Professional healthcare and consultation quality eased their anxiety concerning long-term treatment and other factors associated with their condition. The studies were socio-demographically heterogeneous. Thus, researchers could use qualitative research to explore knowledge gaps in the following interconnected themes: masculinity care, masculinity support, masculinity information, and incorporating a more diverse socio-demographical sample.
    Thematic Areas: Ciencias sociales Fundamentals and skills Gerontology Health policy Issues, ethics and legal aspects Nursing Public, environmental & occupational health Social sciences, biomedical
    licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    Author's mail: angel.martinez@urv.cat
    Author identifier: 0000-0002-5122-7075
    Record's date: 2025-01-04
    Paper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    Paper original source: International Journal Of Qualitative Studies On Health And Well-Being. 20 (1): 2436720-
    APA: Bekele D; Martínez-Hernáez A (2025). Qualitative studies on men with prostate cancer: a systematic meta-synthesis.. International Journal Of Qualitative Studies On Health And Well-Being, 20(1), 2436720-. DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2436720
    Licence document URL: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
    Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Journal publication year: 2025
    Publication Type: Journal Publications
  • Keywords:

    Fundamentals and Skills,Gerontology,Health Policy,Issues, Ethics and Legal Aspects,Nursing,Public, Environmental & Occupational Health,Social Sciences, Biomedical
    Adaptation, psychological
    Critical appraisal skills programme tool
    Humans
    Male
    Masculinity
    Men
    Meta-synthesis
    Prostate cancer
    Prostatic neoplasms
    Qualitative research
    Qualitative studies
    Review
    Social stigma
    Social support
    Ciencias sociales
    Fundamentals and skills
    Gerontology
    Health policy
    Issues, ethics and legal aspects
    Nursing
    Public, environmental & occupational health
    Social sciences, biomedical
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