The prostate cancer patient experience from biopsy to treatment.
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A phenomenological exploration of patient experiences during diagnosis of Prostate Cancer: from Prostate Biopsy to Treatment.
IRAS ID
153752
Contact name
Karen Campbell
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 5 days
Research summary
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in the male population in the UK and the second most common cancer death rate in males. Cancer research UK (2013) state that more than 112 men per day are diagnosed with this disease. Each patient requires information and support at the time of diagnosis with access to specialist nurses, however the literature suggests that many men’s needs are not being met adequately. The process of diagnosis is a time which creates major anxieties and uncertainties’ for patients and their families and they require information and support during this time period and access to specialist nurses. According to Nice (2004) ‘Supportive care helps the patient and their family to cope with cancer and its treatment - from pre-diagnosis through diagnosis, treatment, to cure or continuing illness, death and bereavement. It aims to help the patient live as well as possible with the effects of the disease." This study seeks to explore the patients experiences and perceptions of information and support offered while undergoing their staging investigations for prostate cancer examining the specific time period from Prostate biopsy to commencement of treatment. 8 patients will be interviewed by the researcher to gain an insight into their individual experience. Common themes from the interviews will be analysed to gain conclusions from this research which may influence and inform local nursing practice in this patient group.
REC name
London - City & East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/LO/1772
Date of REC Opinion
8 Nov 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion