Presurgery Experiences of Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Spouses

摘要: purpose: In this article, the authors describe experiences of men with prostate cancer and their spouses between diagnosis surgery. description: As part a longitudinal qualitative study, semistructured interviews were held 34 patients who waiting for surgery. Separate spouses. results: Six main components experience evident from analysis transcripts related to presurgery period: 1) news came initially as shock both partners, impact which lessened over time; 2) new reality illness necessitated readdressing marital relationship, most often resulting in sense renewed connection commitment; 3) crisis precipitated search information guide decisions about treatment; 4) there was need couples decide inform how much say it; 5) attempted seek semblance normality lives, especially after treatment had been made; 6) despite attempts minimize potential upcoming surgery, anxiety typically experienced at least intermittently by one or partners. clinical implications: Physicians, nurses, social workers, other health professionals facilitate patient gather synthesize information. Cancer specialists can play positive role reducing distress couples, and, thus, attention communication issues is critical. The strain surgery must be considered when recommendations are watchful protocols require further study psychological perspective. Clinicians alert balance being carrying on normal, acknowledging dealing that arises.