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- Title
Emotional aspects of prostate cancer post-treatment: an integrative literature review.
- Authors
Pinheiro de Oliveira, Rosy Denyse; Lavinas Santos, Míria Conceição; Rocha, Suzy Ramos; Batista Braga, Violante Augusta; Alves Souza, Ângela Maria
- Abstract
Aim: To analyze the available evidence in the literature about the emotional aspects of the prostate cancer post-treatment period. Method: This is an integrative literature review. Data were collected in the period from May to June 2013 using LILACS, PUBMED/MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS and COCHRANE databases. Results: Of the nine selected articles, eight were published in English and one in Portuguese. Regarding the evidence level, five studies achieved level IV, two achieved level II and two achieved level VI. Discussion: Prostate cancer affects the mental health of patients by interfering with male sexuality, and may cause loss of sexual desire and erectile dysfunction. Conclusion: It is possible to identify the significant impact of cancer in relation to psychological and social factors in men's lives.
- Subjects
PROSTATE tumors; PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation; CINAHL database; DATABASES; INFORMATION storage &; retrieval systems; MEDICAL databases; MEDLINE; META-analysis; ONLINE information services; POSTOPERATIVE care; SYSTEMATIC reviews; SOCIAL support; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, 2014, Vol 13, Issue 4, p699
- ISSN
1676-4285
- Publication type
Article