Welcome to this EBN podcast where Dr Helen Noble, Associate Editor, will explore a recent commentary in EBN with the commentary author. The discussion is designed to help you think about issues raised in the commentary and explores the clinical applicability of the original research discussed.

In this podcast, Dr Jeffrey Albaugh, from NorthShore University HealthCare, in, Chicago, USA will discuss with Dr Noble some of the issues raised in his commentary concerned with a study that focused on quality of life in years 1, 2 and 3 after prostate cancer diagnosis (see link to original article below). Dr Albaugh reflects on the study and critically explores the findings offering his thoughts on the implications for practice.

Commentary article: Jakobsson L, Persson L, Lundqvist P. Daily life and life quality 3 years following prostate cancer treatment.

BMC Nurs 2013;12:11. http://ebn.bmj.com/content/early/2013/07/12/eb-2013-101420.full