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Prostate disease patients: planning services to meet their coping needs
P J Anderson1, C J Dowell, G Fairbrother
1St. George Hospital and Community Health Services, NSW, Australia.
Urologic Nursing
|January 5, 1999
Summary
A public seminar on prostate cancer (PC) highlighted a strong need for patient and caregiver education and support. Findings indicate significant interest in further educational forums and support groups for those affected by PC.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Public Health Education
Background:
- Prostate cancer (PC) affects numerous individuals, necessitating accessible educational resources.
- A multidisciplinary committee identified a need for community-based PC education and support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To plan, implement, and evaluate an educational public seminar on prostate cancer.
- To assess attendee satisfaction, reasons for participation, and perceived needs for ongoing support and education.
Main Methods:
- A committee of urology and oncology nurses and social workers organized the seminar.
- Feedback questionnaires collected data on demographics, satisfaction, attendance reasons, and future needs.
Main Results:
- The seminar successfully engaged the community, with attendees expressing high satisfaction.
- A significant need for further education and support group involvement was identified for PC patients and their caregivers.
Conclusions:
- Public educational seminars are effective in addressing prostate cancer information gaps.
- There is a clear demand for sustained support systems and educational opportunities for prostate cancer patients and their families.