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[Living with enlarged prostate].

K Kiviniemi1, T Suominen

  • 1kirsi.kiviniemi@utu.fi

Hoitotiede
|August 7, 1999
PubMed
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This study explored how older men experience enlarged prostate symptoms before surgery. Findings reveal significant physical, social, and emotional impacts affecting quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Men's Health
  • Qualitative Research

Context:

  • Limited research exists on the experiences of ageing men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • Understanding patient perspectives is crucial for effective nursing care.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a common treatment for BPH.

Purpose:

  • To describe the lived experiences and meanings of ageing men (65+) with enlarged prostate prior to TURP.
  • To explore the impact of BPH symptoms on physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Summary:

  • Seven men aged 65+ undergoing TURP were interviewed using Giorgi's phenomenological method.
  • Enlarged prostate symptoms significantly affected physical activity, sleep, and social engagement.
  • Participants reported long-term symptom duration, impacting sexual health, and causing depression and shame.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the profound, multifaceted impact of BPH on older men's lives.
  • Informs nursing practice by emphasizing the need for holistic, patient-centered care for ageing men with BPH.
  • Underscores the importance of addressing psychological and social aspects alongside physical symptoms in BPH management.