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Quality of life and satisfaction with information after radical prostatectomy, radical external beam radiotherapy and postoperative radiotherapy: a long‐term follow‐up study

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  • Marianne Nicolaisen
  • Stig Müller
  • Hitendra RH Patel
  • Tove Aminda Hanssen

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Aims and objectives To assess patients' symptoms, quality of life and satisfaction with information three to four years after radical prostatectomy, radical external beam radiotherapy and postoperative radiotherapy and to analyse differences between treatment groups and the relationship between disease‐specific, health‐related and overall quality of life and satisfaction with information. Background Radical prostate cancer treatments are associated with changes in quality of life. Differences between patients undergoing different treatments in symptoms and quality of life have been reported, but there are limited long‐term data comparing radical prostatectomy with radical external beam radiotherapy and postoperative radiotherapy. Design A cross‐sectional survey design was used. Methods The study sample included 143 men treated with radical prostatectomy and/or radical external beam radiotherapy. Quality of life was measured using the 12‐item Short Form Health Survey and the 50‐item Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite Instrument. Questions assessing overall Quality of life and satisfaction with information were included. Descriptive statistics and interference statistical methods were applied to analyse the data. Results Radical external beam radiotherapy was associated with less urinary incontinence and better urinary function. There were no differences between the groups for disease‐specific quality of life sum scores. Sexual quality of life was reported very low in all groups. Disease‐specific quality of life and health‐related quality of life were associated with overall quality of life. Patients having undergone surgery were more satisfied with information, and there was a positive correlation between quality of life and patient satisfaction. Conclusion Pretreatment information and patient education lead to better quality of life and satisfaction. This study indicates a need for structured, pretreatment information and follow‐up for all men going through radical prostate cancer treatment. Relevance to clinical practice Long‐term quality of life effects should be considered when planning follow‐up and information for men after radical prostate cancer treatment. Structured and organised information/education may increase preparedness for symptoms and bother after the treatment, improve symptom management strategies and result in improved quality of life.

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  • Marianne Nicolaisen & Stig Müller & Hitendra RH Patel & Tove Aminda Hanssen, 2014. "Quality of life and satisfaction with information after radical prostatectomy, radical external beam radiotherapy and postoperative radiotherapy: a long‐term follow‐up study," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 23(23-24), pages 3403-3414, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:23:y:2014:i:23-24:p:3403-3414
    DOI: 10.1111/jocn.12586
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    1. Pernilla Garmy & Liselotte Jakobsson, 2018. "Experiences of cancer rehabilitation: A cross‐sectional study," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 27(9-10), pages 2014-2021, May.

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