Psychological aspects of active surveillance.
World J Urol
; 40(1): 9-13, 2022 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-33388921
ABSTRACT
AIM:
The objective of this paper was to discuss the psychological impact of active surveillance (AS) for prostate cancer (PCa) and the resulting implications of psychological wellbeing for treatment decision making and acceptance of AS protocols.METHOD:
Qualitative and quantitative research in the area of anxiety, depression, and distress is discussed drawing from PCa literature as well other health conditions from which parallels can be drawn.RESULTS:
Attention is given to the role of the clinician in treatment decision making, including the value of information provision, and perceived trust in the AS as a management approach.CONCLUSION:
Given that research is conflicted regarding the psychological impact of AS for PCa, it is suggested that focus shifts away from debate of the 'true' experience of AS rather researchers and clinicians should seek to identify the factors associated with positive and negative psychological response to diagnosis and AS to improve psychological and physical outcomes. Recommendations for clinical practice are discussed.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Próstata
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Conduta Expectante
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Article