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0251/2011 - Support groups for prostate cancer patients: integrative literature review
Rapresentação do artigo 1580/2010 -Grupos de apoio para homens com câncer de próstata: revisão integrativa da literatura

Author:

• Murilo dos Santos Moscheta - Moscheta, M.S. - Maringá, PR - Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto - Universidade de São Paulo - <murilomoscheta@me.com>

Co-author(s):

• Manoel Antônio dos Santos - Santos, M.A. - Ribeirão Preto, SP - Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto - Universidade de São Paulo - <masantos@ffclrp.usp.br>

Thematic Area:

Saúde e Gênero

Abstract:

This article is an integrative literature review aimed at analyzing the contribution of national and international studies examining the use of psychological support groups as a care strategy for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. The electronic database consulted were: LILACS, MedLine and PsycINFO, over a period of 20 years (1989-2009) with pre-defined criteria for inclusion. Eleven studies were selected, and based on their contributions some considerations are presented regarding the factors that favor male participation in the support groups and the potential benefits of such participation; as well as their main concerns and the influence of gender identity in the illness coping process. Furthermore, studies suggest some models of group intervention, along with orientation for the coordinators which emphasize the importance of these groups as an effective strategy to aid in the coping process of prostate cancer patients.

Keywords:

prostatic neoplasm self-help groups social support review literature as topic

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Moscheta, M.S., Santos, M.A.. Support groups for prostate cancer patients: integrative literature review. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2011/Apr). [Citado em 21/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/support-groups-for-prostate-cancer-patients-integrative-literature-review/7030?id=7030



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