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CHAUHAN, Munisha, HOLCH, Patricia and HOLBORN, Catherine (2018). Assessing the information and support needs of radical prostate cancer patients and acceptability of a group-based treatment review: a questionnaire and qualitative interview study. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 17 (2), 151-161.
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Abstract
Aims: Current literature suggests the information and support needs of oncology patients undergoing radical radiotherapy to the prostate often remain unmet and can impact quality of life. We aimed to explore the effectiveness of delivery and opportunities for service improvement, including a group-based treatment review. Methods: A total of 60 prostate patients completing radical radiotherapy (mean age 70, range 47–79) in a UK cancer-centre completed a self-designed questionnaire assessing information and support. To explore views on a group-based treatment review, 11% took part in a semi-structured interview. Descriptive data were computed and interviews transcribed and analysed thematically. Results: In all, 87% were satisfied with information and support when delivered by radiographers. However, 26% were only ‘sometimes’ able to complete bladder-filling, suggesting information regarding treatment delays would improve this. In total, 49% preferred both Doctor and Urology nurse reviews whereas 26% preferred nurse only; 70% stated their ‘concerns were always addressed’ by a nurse and 49% by a Doctor. Interviews revealed that a group review was generally acceptable with peer support an influencing factor. Findings: Overall patients felt their needs were being met. Suggestions for improvement (more information on preparation, side effects and delays) will be implemented locally. Future work will explore the feasibility of group reviews in patients undergoing radical radiotherapy to the prostate.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Departments - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: | Health and Well-being > Department of Allied Health Professions |
| Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1017/S1460396917000644 |
| Page Range: | 151-161 |
| Depositing User: | Carmel House |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Feb 2018 16:38 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Mar 2021 07:31 |
| URI: | https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/18679 |
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