Objective:
To analyze sleep patterns and quality of life of men with prostrate cancer undergoing hormone treatment, prior or subsequent to radical prostatectomy and/or radiotherapy.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. Fifty men were interviewed between February and May 2012 using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC-QLQ-C30).
Results:
The Pittsburgh's global average score was 8.76, indicating poor sleep quality. Most of the correlations among the dimensions of the EORTC-QLQ-C30 were statistically significant. The scores were strong to moderate for symptoms and functional capacity.
Conclusion:
Men, in general, experienced sleep disorders and decreased quality of life, showing a need for planned care in order to minimize treatment side effects.
Nursing; Prostatic Neoplasms; Sleep disorders; Quality of life