Journal article
Experiences of partners of prostate cancer survivors: A qualitative study
Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, Vol.36(1), pp.49-63
2018
Abstract
Prostate cancer, Australia's leading cancer, has treatment side effects that reduce the quality of life for both survivors and partners. Limited partner research exists. This study aimed to address this gap in the literature by gathering data directly from partners to obtain a deeper understanding of their experiences of prostate cancer survivorship that helps inform healthcare service providers. A qualitative approach was taken to explore participant views (N = 16) via three focus groups and two in-depth interviews. Five themes emerged relating to care-giver burden, knowledge deficit, isolation, changes of sexual relations, and unmet needs. Possible implications for practice may include the need for specific partner related information and interventions to assist couples to cope with the emotional distress caused by treatment side effects.
Details
- Title
- Experiences of partners of prostate cancer survivors: A qualitative study
- Authors
- Darren Pinks (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawCindy Davis (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and LawClair Pinks (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
- Publication details
- Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, Vol.36(1), pp.49-63
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2018
- DOI
- 10.1080/07347332.2017.1329769
- ISSN
- 0734-7332
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2018 Routledge. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Psychosocial Oncology on 2018, available online: http://wwww.tandfonline.com/10.1080/07347332.2017.1329769
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451296502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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