The role of body image in treatment decision-making and post-treatment regret following prostatectomy

Shiridzinomwa, Constance; Harding, Sam; Harcourt, Diana

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.

Citation

Shiridzinomwa, C., Harding, S., & Harcourt, D. (2020). The role of body image in treatment decision-making and post-treatment regret following prostatectomy. British Journal of Nursing, 29(18), S8-S16. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2020.29.18.S8

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 17, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Oct 9, 2020
• Publication Date: Oct 9, 2020
• Deposit Date: Nov 12, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 11, 2021
• Journal: British Journal of Nursing
• Print ISSN: 0966-0461
• Electronic ISSN: 2052-2819
• Publisher: MA Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 29
• Issue: 18
• Pages: S8-S16
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2020.29.18.S8
• Keywords: prostate, cancer, decision making, body image
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6846815
• Additional Information: Authors: Constance Shiridzinomwa, Sam Harding and Diana Harcourt