Quality of Life and Survivorship for Patients with Prostate Cancer
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2025 | Viewed by 2000
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
3. Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
Interests: oncology; cancer survivorship; prostate cancer; brain oncology; pancreatic cancer; urologic oncology; mental health; quality of life; psychosocial oncology; patient education and empowerment programs
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Prostate cancer remains a significant health concern worldwide, with its impact extending beyond initial diagnosis and treatment. The emphasis on improving the quality of life and survivorship for patients with prostate cancer has garnered increasing attention, necessitating a focused exploration of these crucial aspects. This Special Issue aims to address the pressing need for comprehensive research on the quality of life and survivorship in prostate cancer patients, recognizing the profound impact of these factors on individuals and society.
We will thoroughly investigate multiple dimensions, including treatment outcomes, psychological well-being, socioeconomic factors, and lifestyle interventions. By examining the current research status and emerging trends in this field, we aim to foster discussions that contribute to a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by prostate cancer survivors and the interventions that can enhance their overall quality of life.
We invite contributions that offer novel insights, empirical findings, and critical reviews to enrich our understanding and inform future directions in optimizing survivorship care for prostate cancer patients.
Dr. Gabriela Ilie
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- prostate cancer
- survivorship
- quality of life
- treatment outcomes
- psychological well-being
- socioeconomic factors
- lifestyle interventions
- survivorship care
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Planned Papers
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Title: FACTORS INFLUENCING PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT AMONG PATIENTS POST RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY: A PROSPECTIVE CORRELATIONAL STUDY
Authors: Yousef Qan'ir; Lixin Song; Kathleen Knafl; Mary Lynn; Paschal Sheeran; Hung-Jui Tan; Baiming Zou; Mohammed Shahait
Affiliation: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Abstract: Guided by a modified Reasoned Action Approach (RAA), this study aims to identify factors influencing pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) engagement that can be targeted in interventions to optimize the effect of PFME on urinary incontinence (UI) for prostate cancer patients following radical prostatectomy (RP). A correlational study design was used, with data collected at baseline (RAA determinants) and a 4-week follow-up (PFME engagement). A total of 107 men completed surveys post-RP in selected hospitals in Amman, Jordan. In the final model, PFME intention (β = 0.33, p < 0.001) and perceived UI (β = -0.08, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of PFME engagement. Follow-up regression showed that PFME intention predicted engagement less effectively (B = 0.51, p < 0.001), and perceived UI predicted engagement more strongly (B = -0.22, p < 0.001) when participants were 6 months or longer post-RP. Interactions between months since RP and intention (B = -0.60, p < 0.001), and perceived UI (B = -0.11, p < 0.017) significantly impacted PFME engagement. The study suggests that the RAA framework can effectively predict PFME engagement in men post-RP, guiding the development of tailored interventions to enhance PFME engagement and improve UI management.