The role of body image in treatment decision-making and post-treatment regret following prostatectomy. (8th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shiridzinomwa, Constance; Harding, Sam; Harcourt, Diana
• Is Part Of: British journal of nursing. Volume 29:Number 18(2020)
• Page Start: S8
• Page End: S16
• Publication Date: 2020-10-08
• Subjects: Body image -- Prostatectomy -- Prostate cancer -- Treatment decisions -- Qualitative research; Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.18.S8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0966-0461

Abstract

Abstract : Three main treatments are offered to men with localised prostate cancer: active monitoring, radiotherapy and prostatectomy. The aim of this research was to explore the role of body image in treatment decision-making and post-treatment regret following prostatectomy for localised prostate cancer. Data were collected via nine semi-structured interviews. Interviews underwent thematic analysis and four themes emerged: need to prolong life, loss of function and self, post-surgery effects on body image and confidence, and coping strategies. Participants revealed that loss of erectile function following surgery resulted in reduced self-confidence, and changes in their perception of their body.