SynthesisInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2025
Qualitative studies on men with prostate cancer: a systematic meta-synthesis.
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- Exploring Lived Experiences of Men Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer in Oman: A Qualitative Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- Disparities in health-related quality of life between Latino and White men with prostate cancer.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Psychological Impact of Treatment-Induced Erectile Dysfunction on Masculinity: A Study of a Group of Black Elderly Men Undergoing Prostate Cancer Treatment at a Tertiary Hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
purposeProstate cancer (PCa) is the second most common cancer among men. Despite advancements in clinical interventions and improvements in public health outreach, a multi-dimensional lack of understanding of the lived experiences of men diagnosed with PCa continues. Improving the quantity and quality of knowledge about this subject could guide clinical decisions and interventions for this group.
methodsThis paper reviews qualitative studies focusing on PCa patients using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool (CASP), synthesizes the data, and maps the overarching themes through a systematic meta-synthesis.
resultsThe authors identified 3546 manuscripts, of which 103 met the inclusion criteria. Six themes were identified that addressed: support needs, diagnosis, and treatment experiences, lived experiences, information accessibility, care, and threats to masculinity.
conclusionTreatment side-effects caused a re-configuration and re-evaluation of masculine ideologies. Men mainly relied on close family and support groups to cope with their feelings of stigma, uncertainty, and recovery. Professional healthcare and consultation quality eased their anxiety concerning long-term treatment and other factors associated with their condition. The studies were socio-demographically heterogeneous. Thus, researchers could use qualitative research to explore knowledge gaps in the following interconnected themes: masculinity care, masculinity support, masculinity information, and incorporating a more diverse socio-demographical sample.
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