scholarly journals Perceptions of wellbeing and quality of life following participation in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme in men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: A qualitative pilot study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0253018
Author(s):  
Lisa Loughney ◽  
Rachel McGowan ◽  
Kiaran O’Malley ◽  
Noel McCaffrey ◽  
Bróna Furlong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exercise Programmes ◽  
Insight Into

Background Men with a newly diagnosed prostate cancer are often treated by surgery. The time window between cancer diagnosis and surgery causes high levels of uncertainty and stress, which negatively impact quality of life (QoL). We previously reported a larger intervention pilot study which demonstrated that participation in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme significantly improved physical fitness and health-related quality of life in men with prostate cancer prior to surgery. The aim of the current pilot study was to get an insight into men’s perceptions of wellbeing and QoL following completion of the pre-operative exercise programme. Methods From November 2017 to June 2018, men scheduled for prostate cancer surgery were recruited and took part in a prescribed community-based pre-operative exercise programme in the time available between referral and surgery. Following completion of the pre-operative exercise programme (within 1 week before surgery), participants took part in one semi-structured interview which explored four broad QoL domains: physical, psychological, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Data were analysed using thematic analysis (a bottom up/inductive analysis). Results Eleven men were recruited: mean standard deviation (SD) age was 60 ± 7 years. Data supported four main themes. Participation in the community-based pre-operative exercise training programme (over a mean (SD) of 4 ± 2 weeks) provided participants with: 1) a teachable moment; 2) a journey of preparation; 3) a sense of optimism; and 4) social connectedness prior to surgery. Conclusion This study provides an insight into how the exercise programme impacted wellbeing and QoL in men preparing for prostate cancer surgery. These findings highlight the important role that exercise prehabilitation plays for men preparing for prostate cancer surgery. Such exercise programmes can be easily implemented into standard cancer pathways by establishing relationships between hospital teams and community exercise programmes.

A qualitative study exploring the effects of participation in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme on perceived wellbeing and quality of life in people with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: A pilot study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Loughney ◽  
Rachel McGowan ◽  
Kiaran O'Malley ◽  
Noel McCaffrey ◽  
Brona Furlong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exercise Training Programme

BACKGROUND People with a newly diagnosed prostate cancer are often treated by surgery. The time window between cancer diagnosis and surgery causes high levels of uncertainty and stress, which negatively impact quality of life (QoL). OBJECTIVE To explore the experience of participating in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme (in the time between cancer diagnosis and surgery) and its impact on perceived wellbeing and QoL in people with newly diagnosed prostate cancer. METHODS Eleven men diagnosed with a new prostate cancer diagnosis were recruited and undertook a prescribed community-based pre-operative exercise training programme in the time available prior to surgery. Following completion of the pre-operative exercise programme (within 1 week before surgery), participants took part in one semi-structured interview which explored four broad QoL domains: physical; psychological; social; and spiritual wellbeing. Data were analysed using thematic analysis (a bottom up/inductive analysis). RESULTS Data supported four main themes. Participation in the community-based pre-operative exercise training programme (over a mean (SD) of 4 (2) weeks) provided participants with: 1) a teachable moment; 2) a journey of preparation; 3) provided them with a sense of optimism; and 4) social connectedness. CONCLUSIONS This community-based pre-operative exercise training programme enhanced wellbeing and served as an opportunity to improve perceived QoL. Further research is required to explore this in a larger sample. CLINICALTRIAL N/A

scholarly journals A qualitative study exploring the effects of participation in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme on perceived wellbeing and quality of life in people with newly diagnosed prostate cancer: A pilot study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Loughney ◽  
Rachel McGowan ◽  
Kiaran O'Malley ◽  
Noel McCaffrey ◽  
Brona Furlong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exercise Training Programme

Abstract Purpose: People with a newly diagnosed prostate cancer are often treated by surgery. The time window between cancer diagnosis and surgery causes high levels of uncertainty and stress, which negatively impact quality of life (QoL). This study explored the experience of participating in a community-based pre-operative exercise programme (in the time between cancer diagnosis and surgery) and its impact on perceived wellbeing and QoL in people with newly diagnosed prostate cancer.Methods: Eleven men diagnosed with a new prostate cancer diagnosis were recruited and undertook a prescribed community-based pre-operative exercise training programme in the time available prior to surgery. Following completion of the pre-operative exercise programme (within 1 week before surgery), participants took part in one semi-structured interview which explored four broad QoL domains: physical; psychological; social; and spiritual wellbeing. Data were analysed using thematic analysis (a bottom up/inductive analysis).Results: Data supported four main themes. Participation in the community-based pre-operative exercise training programme (over a mean (SD) of 4 (2) weeks) provided participants with: 1) a teachable moment; 2) a journey of preparation; 3) provided them with a sense of optimism; and 4) social connectedness.Conclusion: This community-based pre-operative exercise training programme enhanced wellbeing and served as an opportunity to improve perceived QoL. Further research is required to explore this in a larger sample.

Exploring health behaviors, quality of life, and support needs in African-American prostate cancer survivors: a pilot study to support future interventions

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 3135-3143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda R. Stolley ◽  
Patricia Sheean ◽  
Lauren Matthews ◽  
Anjishnu Banerjee ◽  
Alexis Visotcky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

Lo screening del cancro della prostata: Stato dell'arte: Screening for prostate cancer: State of the art

1995 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 296-299
Author(s):  
F. Zattoni ◽  
F. Vianello
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Prostatic Cancer ◽  
Screening Programme ◽  
State Of The Art

High incidences for prostatic cancer and mortality related to tumour have a serious impact on society. In these few last years there has been an emerging interest in the opportunity and possibility of a screening programme for this cancer. At present no certain data exist on the utility of a screening programme in asymptomatic males. The only proposable programme appears to be a pilot study to evaluate the capacity to reduce mortality related to prostate cancer or at least to improve the quality of life in cases diagnosed through a screening programme.

The quality of life of patients with newly diagnosed M1 prostate cancer: Experience with EORTC clinical trial 30853

1996 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.C. da Silva ◽  
S.D. Fossa ◽  
N.K. Aaronson ◽  
S. Serbouti ◽  
L. Denis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Cancer Experience

scholarly journals Patient Demographics, Quality of Life, and Disease Features of Men With Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer: Trends in the PSA Era

Urology ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison S. Glass ◽  
Janet E. Cowan ◽  
Mahesh J. Fuldeore ◽  
Matthew R. Cooperberg ◽  
Peter R. Carroll ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Patient Demographics ◽  
Cancer Trends
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