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Experiences of exercise and its significance for the quality of life among patients with advanced cancer – A qualitative study Open

Essi Nikkinen, Eeva Harju, Annastiina Hakulinen, Teemu J. Murtola, Jorma Sormunen , et al. · 2025

At the onset of advanced cancer, healthcare professionals should discuss patients' exercise habits and ensure that both the quantity and type of exercise are appropriate. If necessary, patients should be offered informational and practical…

Psychometric properties and content of instruments for assessing penile cancer patients’ quality of life: A systematic review Open

Anu Soikkeli‐Jalonen, Suvi Vierelä, Antti Kaipia, Eeva Harju, Elina Haavisto · 2025

Is Exercise During Androgen Deprivation Therapy Effective and Safe? A Randomized Controlled Trial Open

Lauri Rantaniemi, Ilkka Jussila, Aino Siltari, Juha P. Ahtiainen, Annastiina Hakulinen , et al. · 2025

To explore the benefits and safety of supervised and unsupervised exercise among localized and metastatic prostate cancer patients (PCa) during long‐term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). A total of 44 PCa patients were enrolled in this …

Is Exercise During Androgen Deprivation Therapy Effective and Safe? A Randomized Controlled Trial Open

Lauri Rantaniemi, Ilkka Jussila, Aino Siltari, Juha P. Ahtiainen, Annastiina Hakulinen , et al. · 2025

To explore the benefits and safety of supervised and unsupervised exercise among localized and metastatic prostate cancer patients (PCa) during long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). A total of 44 PCa patients were enrolled in this …

The Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions in Hospital: An Umbrella Review Open

Elina Mattila, Paula Heikkilä, Eeva Harju, Tiina Kortteisto, Marja Kaunonen , et al. · 2025

Aim The aim of this umbrella review was to summarise the existing evidence on the effectiveness of nursing interventions targeted at adult patients in hospitals. Design Existing systematic reviews were synthesised. Data Sources The literat…

Experiences of Patients With Cancer With the Facilitators of and Barriers to Preoperative Physical Activity: A Qualitative Systematic Review Open

Essi Nikkinen, Elina Haavisto, Teemu J. Murtola, Eeva Harju · 2025

Purpose: To explore the experiences of patients with cancer with preoperative physical activity. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted on CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus and PsycINFO in February 2025. 31 studies fulfilled the inclu…

Frames of Peer Support: Perceptions of Peer Support Among Men With Prostate Cancer Open

Laura Lahti, Eeva Harju, Annastiina Hakulinen, Marjaana Jones, Teemu J. Murtola , et al. · 2025

Prostate cancer significantly impacts the lives of those diagnosed, causing emotional and psychological distress, including fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. While formal peer support has been suggested as a beneficial way for men to share t…

Parisuhteen ja seksuaalisuuden merkitys eturauhassyövän hormonihoidossa olevien ikääntyneiden miesten elämässä ‒ laadullinen pitkittäistutkimus Open

Mirjami Ponsimaa, Mervi Roos, Hanna Ojala, Teemu Murtola, Eeva Harju · 2024

Eturauhassyöpä on ikääntyneiden miesten yleisin syöpäsairaus. Parisuhteen merkitystä eturauhassyöpään sairastuneiden ikääntyvien miesten elämässä on tärkeää tutkia, sillä eturauhassyövän hoito ja etenkin hormonihoito vaikuttaa merkittäväst…

Contents, Methods, and Outcomes of Adolescent Sexual Health Promotion in School Environments: A Scoping Review* Open

Lotta Jämiä, Niina Piispanen, Jari Kylmä, Elina Haavisto, Eeva Harju · 2023

BACKGROUND Schools play a significant role in adolescent sexual health (SH) promotion. Although adolescents' SH has improved, growing challenges still exist in some areas. Previous studies have noted a lack of knowledge about SH promotion …

The marital relationship and health‐related quality of life of prostate cancer patients and their spouses: A prospective, longitudinal study Open

Eeva Harju, Anja Rantanen, Mika Helminen, Marja Kaunonen, Taina Isotalo , et al. · 2022

Aims This study aims to measure any changes in the marital relationship during the first year after a diagnosis of prostate cancer, identify the demographic characteristics that influenced such changes, and measure changes related to healt…

Health-Related Quality of Life, Self-esteem and Sexual Functioning Among Patients Operated for Penile Cancer – A Cross-sectional Study Open

Eeva Harju, Tomi Pakarainen, Hanna Vasarainen, Minna Törnävä, Mika Helminen , et al. · 2021

Background Penile cancer surgery affects physical, psychological, and sexual well-being, but the patient- and treatment-related factors predisposing to worse health-related quality of life (HRQoL) have not been well characterized. Aim We r…

Sairaanhoitajien kokemuksia syöpäpotilaiden psykososiaalisen tuen toteuttamisen ongelmakohdista Open

Eeva Harju, Marjaana Jones, Kati Laitinen, Hanna Ojala, Ilkka Pietilä · 2020

Hormonihoitoa saavien eturauhassyöpäpotilaiden kokemuksia liikuntainterventiosta : Pilottitutkimus Open

Annastiina Hakulinen, Eeva Harju, Ilkka Pietilä, Teemu Murtola, Hanna Ojala · 2020

Eturauhassyöpäpotilaiden ja heidän puolisoidensa terveyteen liittyvä elämänlaatu vuosi diagnoosin jälkeen Open

Eeva Harju, Marja Kaunonen, Mika Helminen, Taina Isotalo, Päivi Åstedt‐Kurki · 2019

Syöpäpotilaiden psykososiaalinen tuki ja terveydenhuollon yhteistyö järjestöjen kanssa - erikoissairaanhoidon henkilöstön näkökulma Open

Eeva Harju, Annastiina Hakulinen, Marjaana Jones, Hanna Ojala, Ilkka Pietilä · 2019

Psykososiaalinen tuki ei ole vakiintunut osaksi syöpäpotilaan hoitoa useista terveyspoliittisista linjauksista huolimatta. Tutkimuksessa analysoidaan, kenen tehtäväksi erikoissairaanhoidon syövänhoidossa toimivat terveydenhuollon ammattila…

Eturauhassyöpäpotilaiden ja heidän puolisoidensa terveyteen liittyvä elämänlaatu ja parisuhde Open

Eeva Harju · 2018

Health-related quality of life in patients with prostate cancer and their spouses: Results from a longitudinal study Open

Eeva Harju, Anja Rantanen, Mika Helminen, Marja Kaunonen, Taina Isotalo , et al. · 2018

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