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Introduction: Prostate cancer is the second most common malignant disease in men worldwide. In Slovenia, 1,460 people were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. In 2020, 460 people died from prostate cancer in Slovenia. Prostate cancer is treated in various ways, but most often, a combination of methods is required. The consequences of prostate cancer are primarily the results of treatment, which depend on the method used.
Methods: The data were obtained through a systematic review of professional and scientific literature, and the collected sources were analyzed. For the purpose of the research, we used literature from scientific and professional publications that is freely accessible in its entirety, covering the period from 2014 to 2024. The following key search terms were used: "rak prostate" (prostate cancer), "vloga medicinske sestre" (the role of the nurse), and "zdravstvena vzgoja" (health education) in Slovene, as well as "prostate cancer," "the role of the nurse," and "health care" in English. Data collection took place in April and May 2024. During the literature review, we performed a content analysis of the findings from the studies included in the review. We applied coding techniques and developed content categories.
Results: In the final content analysis, we included 12 of the most relevant results that met all inclusion criteria. The analysis encompassed three randomized controlled trials, a prospective cohort study, a randomized intervention study with a checklist, a quasi-experimental study with a nonequivalent control group, a randomized controlled trial, a systematic literature review, a cross-sectional study, a mixed-methods study, a quantitative study, and a quasi-experimental study.
Discussion: With the increasing number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is important to reduce the burden on healthcare without compromising perceived patient satisfaction and safety, where the role of healthcare professionals in providing information and health education to patients is crucial. The treatment information should also include patients' partners and their family members. Given the high prevalence of prostate cancer in men, it is essential to adopt theory-based educational interventions to promote preventive and screening behaviors among patients. Patients should be involved in health education early on, as health education programs based on the health belief model could positively influence preventive behaviors. Support for prostate cancer patients can be enhanced through education, brochures, online learning, and video content, with nurses playing an important role in these initiatives. |