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What is the theoretical framework of this article: The needs of men with prostate cancer: results of a focus group studyMeredith Wallace, PhD, APRN-BCa,⁎, Sherri Storms, BSN, RNb

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men in the United States and accounts for 43% of all newly diagnosed malignancies. This year, approximately 218,890 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer (American Cancer Society, 2007). Of all men diagnosed with cancer each year, more than 30% will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be very difficult and emotionally challenging for patients and their families. There is limited research surrounding the psychosocial and educational needs of men diagnosed with prostate cancer and the effectiveness of existing support services for this population. The purpose of this qualitative and grounded theory study was to explore the psychosocial needs of men with prostate cancer using a previously developed cancer model. Demographic questionnaires and focus groups were used with a sample of 16 men aged between 49 and 81 years. The results of the qualitative analysis revealed consistency with a previously tested breast cancer model and identified unique concerns of men within three stages of the prostate cancer experience. Implications for nursing research and practice are presented.

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Theoretical frame work : it is a structure, and it will support the research study.

* it is a collection of interrelated concepts, and these concepts are represented by drawing a piece of theory and it should be examined as it is basis from the research studies.

Theoretical framework of this article :

Marlow hierarchy theory can apply

* which includes 1.basic Needs includs physiological needs and safe and security. Ex : food, water, air, sexual needs,rest.ect.

2. Psychological needs which includes belongingness and and love and affection,  

* Self esteem needs it includes feeling of accomplishment.

3. Self full filment needs.

So, here the client is having prostate cancer and he needs psychological support by family members and society and belongings.

So in the second point we can use here to provide emotional and psychological support to client.