Identifying the self-management behaviours performed by prostate cancer survivors: a systematic review of the evidence

Abstract

Purpose: Prostate cancer survivors are keen to engage as active partners in the management of their condition but have voiced a number of unmet support needs that make effective selfmanagement problematic. Identifying self-management behaviours and evaluating how selfmanagement changes over time may provide valuable insights into how men can be better supported to self-manage. Our systematic review aimed to identify the self-management behaviours for prostate cancer survivors and to evaluate whether these change over time. Methods: Using the PRISMA statement we performed a systematic review of studies that identified the self-management behaviours of prostate cancer survivors. Databases searched included: DARE, CDSR, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO and ASSIA. Studies were classified by levels of evidence and quality assessment. Results: 111 publications were retrieved from the search and 5 publications were included. Men performed a variety of self-management behaviours for psychological and physical

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