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This study explored the supportive care needs of men with prostate cancer (PCa) after hospital discharge based on the perceptions of multiple stakeholders. Eight semi-structured focus groups and three individual interviews were conducted between September 2019 and January 2020, with 34 participants representing men with PCa, primary and secondary healthcare professionals, and cancer organizations in western Norway. Data was analysed using systematic text condensation. Four categories emerged: 1) men with PCa have many information needs which should be optimally provided throughout the cancer care process; 2) various coordination efforts among stakeholders are needed to support men with PCa during follow-up; 3) supportive care resources supplement the healthcare services but knowledge about them is random; and 4) structured healthcare processes are needed to improve the services offered to men with PCa. Variations were described regarding priority, optimal mode and timeliness of supportive care needs, while alignment was concerned with establishing structures within and between stakeholders to improve patient care and coordination. Despite alignment among stakeholders' regarding the necessity for standardization of information and coordination practices, the mixed prioritization of supportive care needs of men with PCa indicate the need for additional individualized and adapted measures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aims and objectives: This study aims to describe surgically treated lung cancer patients' experiences of coming home after discharge from hospital to expand the knowledge about their supportive care needs. Background: Existing research reports that patients suffer from a high symptom burden after lung cancer surgery. Such burden has negative impacts on their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Few studies have explored the surgically treated patients' supportive care needs after being discharged from hospital. Design: This study used a qualitative descriptive design, following the EQUATOR guidelines (COREQ). Methods: The information about 14 patients' experiences was collected from semi‐structured interviews. The interviews were conducted in their homes within three weeks after their discharge from hospital. The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The main theme of the study, "Longing to get back on track with their lives", consisted of four categories: "Burdened with problems related to postoperative symptoms and treatment", "Struggling for the needed support", "A pendulum between being in need of support and being independent", and "Striving to adapt to a new way of life". The participants experienced many problems related to postoperative symptoms and treatment. Information and support from healthcare professionals were deficient. Life was characterised by striving to be independent and adapting to a new lifestyle. Conclusions: The findings demonstrate the supportive care needs of surgically treated lung cancer patients. Nurses and other healthcare professionals could offer more individualised support during the first few weeks after the patients' discharge by including them and their caregivers in the discharge planning. Relevance to clinical practice: Knowledge of patients' perspectives and experiences of everyday life at home after lung cancer surgery can provide hospital nurses with a better understanding of what is important for such patients beyond hospitalisation. This knowledge should be included in discharge planning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]