Active surveillance for favorable-risk prostate cancer: Is there a greater psychological impact than previously thought? A systematic, mixed studies literature review.
Eimear Ruane-McAteerSam PorterJoe M O'SullivanOlinda SantinGillian PruePublished in: Psycho-oncology (2016)
Because of methodological concerns, many quantitative studies may not provide a true account of the burden of AS. Further mixed-methods studies are necessary to address the limitations highlighted and to provide clarity on the impact of AS. Practitioners should be aware that despite findings of previous reviews, patients may require additional emotional support.
Keyphrases
- prostate cancer
- case control
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- primary care
- chronic kidney disease
- randomized controlled trial
- prognostic factors
- systematic review
- clinical trial
- study protocol
- physical activity
- general practice
- risk factors
- depressive symptoms
- mass spectrometry
- sleep quality
- patient reported
- breast cancer risk