Publications by authors named "E McCaughan"
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- - The study explores the relationship between patients with non-curative cancer and healthcare professionals, revealing that trust plays a crucial role in patients' decisions to participate in clinical trials, often leading to unrealistic expectations about potential benefits.
- - Through interviews with 34 participants (16 patients and 18 professionals), researchers found that patients tend to rely heavily on their doctors' opinions, sometimes consenting to trials more to please them than from informed choice.
- - The findings highlight challenges in providing balanced information within a trusting relationship, suggesting that patients' motivations and perceptions can complicate the consent process for clinical trials.
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- Patients with prostate cancer experience significant sexual dysfunction following treatment, impacting their mental health and relationships.
- An international panel created guidelines to help clinicians and patients understand the effects of prostate cancer treatments on sexual health and relationships, emphasizing the importance of biopsychosocial rehabilitation for survivors.
- The guidelines were developed through a systematic literature review, considering cultural diversity and the unique needs of various sexual orientations and gender identities, aimed at fostering open discussions about sexual health outcomes.
Sexual issues and treatment side effects are not routinely discussed with men receiving treatment for prostate cancer, and support to address these concerns is not consistent across settings. This study evaluates a brief e-learning resource designed to improve sexual wellbeing support and examine its effects on healthcare professionals' sexual attitudes and beliefs. Healthcare professionals ( = 44) completed an online questionnaire at baseline which included a modified 12-item sexual attitudes and beliefs survey (SABS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Despite Black African (BA) and Black Caribbean (BC) men having a disproportionately high risk (1 in 4) of developing prostate cancer (CaP), there is limited understanding of their decision-making for treatment choice. This study explored decision-making for treatment choice among BA/BC men treated for CaP.
Methods: Using constructivist grounded theory, face-to-face, Skype and telephone interviews were conducted with 25 Black men (8 BA, 17 BC) recruited in England between October 2016 and March 2018.
Background: Sexual dysfunction is a frequent side effect associated with different prostate cancer treatment approaches. It can have a substantial impact on men and their partners and is associated with increased psychological morbidity. Despite this, sexual concerns are often not adequately addressed in routine practice.
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