scholarly journals Female partner experiences of prostate cancer patients’ engagement with a community-based football intervention: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Midtgaard ◽  
Tine Tjørnhøj-Thomsen ◽  
Mette Rørth ◽  
Malene Kronborg ◽  
Eik D. Bjerre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Exercise Adherence ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
New Beginning ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Football Programs

Abstract Background Prostate cancer is often labelled a couple’s disease wherein the partner plays an important role in the man’s illness management and related health promotion activities. The aim of this study was to explore partner experiences of prostate cancer patients’ engagement with a community-based football program. Methods Eight audio-visual recorded semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 39 female partners of men with prostate cancer who participated in a community-based football program as part of the nationwide FC Prostate Community Trial (NCT02430792). Data was managed with the software program Nvivo 11 and analysed inductively to derive thematic findings. Results The four thematic findings were: 1) ‘Hope of a new beginning’ which included stories of hope that football would mitigate the negative effects of men’s prostate cancer treatment [s]; 2) ‘My new partner’ was characterized by attributing connections between physical activity and elevated mood as a by-product of men’s involvement in the program; 3) ‘Football first’ included assertions of the couples mutual commitment to the football program; and 4) ‘Invisible needs’ contrasted insecurity, and unforeseen challenges for partners feeling somewhat neglected. Overall, the results confirm the need for cohesion and flexibility amongst couple-dyads to ensure partners and men with prostate cancer benefit from their involvement in football programs. Conclusions This study indicates that partners of prostate cancer survivors’ engaging with community-based football align to idealized gender relations, roles and identities. In many instances, these gendered dimensions aided positive dyadic coping and long-term exercise adherence.

scholarly journals Female partner experiences of prostate cancer patients’ engagement with a community-based football intervention: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Midtgaard ◽  
Tine Tjørnhøj-Thomsen ◽  
Mette Rørth ◽  
Malene Kronborg ◽  
Eik D. Bjerre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Exercise Adherence ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
New Beginning ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Football Programs

Abstract Background Prostate cancer is often labelled a couple’s disease wherein the partner plays an important role in the man’s illness management and related health promotion activities. The aim of this study was to explore partner experiences of prostate cancer patients’ engagement with a community-based football program. Methods Eight audio-visual recorded semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 39 female partners of men with prostate cancer who participated in a community-based football program as part of the nationwide FC Prostate Community Trial (NCT02430792). Data was managed with the software program Nvivo 11 and analysed inductively to derive thematic findings. Results The four thematic findings were: 1) ‘Hope of a new beginning’ which included stories of hope that football would mitigate the negative effects of men’s prostate cancer treatment[s]; 2) ‘My new partner’ was characterized by attributing connections between physical activity and elevated mood as a by-product of men’s involvement in the program; 3) ‘Football first’ included assertions of the couples mutual commitment to the football program; and 4) ‘Invisible needs’ contrasted insecurity, and unforeseen challenges for partners feeling somewhat neglected. Overall, the results confirm the need for cohesion and flexibility amongst couple-dyads to ensure partners and men with prostate cancer benefit from their involvement in football programs. Conclusions This study indicates that prostate cancer survivors’ engagement with community-based football are intricately connected to gender relations, roles and identities. In many instances, these gendered dimensions aided positive dyadic coping and long-term exercise adherence.

scholarly journals Female Partner Experiences of Prostate Cancer Patients’ Engagement With A Community-Based Football Intervention: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Midtgaard ◽  
Tine Tjørnhøj-Thomsen ◽  
Mette Rørth ◽  
Malene Kronborg ◽  
Eik Dybboe Bjerre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Exercise Adherence ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
New Beginning ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Football Programs

Abstract BackgroundProstate cancer is often labelled a couple’s disease wherein the partner plays an important role in the man’s illness management and related health promotion activities. The aim of this study was to explore partner experiences of prostate cancer patients’ engagement with a community-based football program. MethodsEight audio-visual recorded semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 39 female partners of men with prostate cancer who participated in a community-based football program as part of the nationwide FC Prostate Community Trial (NCT02430792). Data was managed with the software program Nvivo 11 and analysed inductively to derive thematic findings. ResultsThe four thematic findings were: 1) ‘Hope of a new beginning’ which included stories of hope that football would mitigate the negative effects of men’s prostate cancer treatment[s]; 2) ‘My new partner’ was characterized by attributing connections between physical activity and elevated mood as a by-product of men’s involvement in the program; 3) ‘Football first’ included assertions of the couples mutual commitment to the football program; and 4) ‘Invisible needs’ contrasted insecurity, and unforeseen challenges for partners feeling somewhat neglected. Overall, the results confirm the need for cohesion and flexibility amongst couple-dyads to ensure partners and men with prostate cancer benefit from their involvement in football programs.ConclusionsThis study indicates that prostate cancer survivors’ engagement with community-based football are intricately connected to gender relations, roles and identities. In many instances, these gendered dimensions aided positive dyadic coping and long-term exercise adherence.

Coping Patterns and Psychosocial Distress in Female Partners of Prostate Cancer Patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy Couper ◽  
Sidney Bloch ◽  
Anthony Love ◽  
Gillian Duchesne ◽  
Michelle MacVean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychosocial Distress ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Coping Patterns

scholarly journals Cancer Survivorship: Religion in Meaning Making and Coping Among a Group of Black Prostate Cancer Patients in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shai Nkoana ◽  
Tholene Sodi ◽  
Mpsanyana Makgahlela ◽  
Jabu Mokwena
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
And Coping

AbstractThe purpose of the study was to explore the role of religion in meaning making and coping among a group of black patients receiving some form of prostate cancer treatment at a public hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa. A sample of 20 prostate cancer survivors, with ages ranging from 67 to 85 years (meanage = 76yrs; SD = 5.3) selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured individual interviews and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The findings demonstrated that religion is an important factor in meaning making and coping by prostate cancer survivors. The findings suggest that healthcare practitioners need to pay close attention to the meanings that cancer patients assign to their illness to provide the appropriate care and support.

AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF CANCERS AMONG FEMALE PARTNERS OF UK-RESIDENT PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS

2006 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
N. Ragavan ◽  
P. Gorver ◽  
S.P. Balasubramanian ◽  
A.C. Hindley ◽  
S.S. Matanhelia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Female Partners

The Use of Healthcare Services by Prostate Cancer Patients in the Last 12 Months of Life: How Do We Improve the Quality of Care During This Period?

2020 ◽  
pp. 082585972097594
Author(s):  
Tony Tien ◽  
Evangelos Gkougkousis ◽  
Paula Allchorne ◽  
James S. A. Green
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
New Treatments

Introduction: Current research on prostate cancer is heavily focused on early detection and new treatments. There is a lack of research on the overall morbidity prostate cancer survivors face and the amount of healthcare treatment they receive toward the end of their lives. Identifying these care needs will allow appropriate healthcare modeling, resource allocation and service re-design to ensure higher quality care toward the end of life. The aim of this study is to quantify and analyze the use of healthcare services by patients dying with but not necessarily of prostate cancer. Methods: All patients who died with a diagnosis of prostate cancer during a 2-year period at a single hospital were included. Data on outpatient attendances, elective and emergency admissions and palliative care involvement in the 12 months prior to death were collected. Results: A total of 77 patients were included and of these, 60 (78.0%) had 545 scheduled appointments with 473 (86.8%) attendances. More non-attendances occurred in the last 6 months of life; 56 vs 16, p < 0.001. Nurse led clinics doubled in the last 6 months of life, 117 vs 66. There were 173 admissions from 63 (81.8%) patients resulting in 1816 days inpatient stay. This averaged to 2.7 admissions per patient for 10.5 days per episode. 32 (41.6%) patients were seen by palliative care resulting in 192 visits in total. 78 (40.6%) were inpatient and 114 (59.4%) were community reviews. Conclusions: In the last year of life, prostate cancer patients use a considerable amount of healthcare resources. Understanding this clinical and economical burden is important for healthcare remodeling to provide better quality care that is cost effective.

scholarly journals Development of an Educational Program for Non-Professional Soccer Coaches in Charge of Community-Based Soccer in Men with Prostate Cancer: a Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eik J. Bjerre ◽  
Mette Leth ◽  
Nanna M. Hammer ◽  
Julie Midtgaard
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Key Informant

Background: While clinical trials have demonstrated the benefits of structured exercise for prostate cancer survivors, few attempts have been made to investigate and implement sustainable community-based exercise programs supporting adoption of long-term physical activity behavior. Against this background, the aims of this study was to explore the perspectives of experts and stakeholders on the development of a training course and intervention manual used to support the delivery of community-based soccer training in men with prostate cancer (the FC Prostate Community [FCPC] trial).Methods: A two-step qualitative design including triangulation of methods, data sources, and researchers. Step 1 comprised key informant interviews with clinical and scientific experts (n = 4). Step 2 included stakeholder focus group interviews with nurses (n = 5), non-professional soccer coaches and club representatives (n = 5), and prostate cancer survivors (n = 7).Results: Four themes emerged from the analysis of the key informant interviews: The Coach’s Qualifications, Structure of the Training, Prevention of Injuries, and A Non-Patient Environment, which informed development of the training course and intervention manual. The stakeholders added the importance of clarifying the Responsibility of the Coach, the value of Positive Competition, and Social Inclusion of the prostate cancer survivors in the club. Based on these results, we present the final templates for the training course and intervention manual.Conclusions: No general set of rules or safety measures to promote or optimize the delivery of community-based exercise in cancer survivors is recommended. However, the general principles related to the necessary clarification of the coach’s responsibility in relation to the prevention and management of injuries and participant adherence through a non-patient environment may be transferable to the training and education of other groups of lay persons in charge of delivering exercise interventions to other clinical subpopulations in a non-hospital setting.

scholarly journals Couples Coping with Prostate Cancer: Women and Men (Re)Negotiating Discourse of Gender, Sexuality and Intimate Relationships

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brown-Bowers Amy
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Sexual Rehabilitation ◽  
Medical Issues ◽  
Sexual Side Effects ◽  
Penile Rehabilitation

This dissertation project investigates the ways in which men and their female partners navigate discourses of sex, gender, and relationships as they cope with recovery from prostate cancer and engage in penile/sexual rehabilitation. Study I involves a discourse analysis of online patient information sources for prostate cancer-related penile/sexual rehabilitation with a focus on how sex, erections, gender, patients, and relationships are depicted. Study II involves discourse analysis of in-depth interviews with prostate cancer survivors, female partners of men with prostate cancer, and couples, to explore the social norms and collective meanings they adopt when speaking about sex, their identity as a man/woman, recovery, and relationships. Analyses also explore discursive points of connection and discordance between the two studies. Penile rehabilitation is positioned in both studies as a medical imperative through close alignment with scientific empiricism. Sexual side effects (e.g., changes in erections) are framed in biomedical and mechanical terms, and penile rehabilitation is presented as a scientific and effective solution. Both Study I and Study II convey that one’s health and recovery are largely individual responsibilities. Ideal patients are framed as entrepreneurial, responsible, and informed in Study I, and Study II participants largely adopt these discourses. Online information sources situate sexuality within the realm of health and medicine so that changes in erections are positioned as medical issues best resolved using the expertise of medical specialists. The findings from Study II, however, challenge a purely biomedical or health-focused approach to erections. Many patients emphasize the relational and psychological aspects of sex and the inability of pro-erectile interventions to adequately address the injuries caused by prostate cancer treatment. Online materials from Study I reinforce narrowly defined views of masculinity/femininity and (hetero)sexuality. Masculinity and femininity are framed as complementary and distinct opposites, and intercourse is positioned as an essential sexual practice. Many participants frame prostate cancer as a major disruption to successful gender performance and to the sexual status quo. A number of participants resist medicalized/healthisized discourses of sex, and hegemonic masculine subjectivities. They espouse alternative definitions of what it means to be a lover and man/woman. Implications and recommendations are discussed.

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