An online psychological intervention can improve the sexual satisfaction of men following treatment for localized prostate cancer: outcomes of a Randomised Controlled Trial evaluating My Road Ahead

Abstract

This study is the first, to our knowledge, that has evaluated a self-guided online psychological intervention tailored to the specific needs of men with prostate cancer. The findings indicate the potential for MRA to deliver support that men may not otherwise receive and also highlight the importance of psychological intervention to facilitate improved sexual outcomes.

New Challenges in Psycho-Oncology Research III: A systematic review of psychological interventions for prostate cancer survivors and their partners: clinical and research implications

“…Eleven trials improved patient mental health outcomes. Patients receiving a combined online psycho‐educational intervention and moderated peer forum had less distress . Qigong also decreased distress; and a nurse‐led psycho‐education intervention and peer support reduced depression.…”

“…Six trials improved patient decision‐making mostly for men diagnosed with early stage disease and/or recruited prior to treatment. Decision support, aid, or navigation reduced patient uncertainty, conflict, and regret about their treatment decision, and a combined online psycho‐educational intervention and moderated peer forum also reduced regret . Patient self‐efficacy or confidence in their decision‐making was increased by decision navigation and interactive education interventions …”

The clinical communication and information challenges associated with the psychosexual aspects of prostate cancer treatment

“…; Robertson et al, 2014;Titta et al, 2006;Wootten et al, 2016). A variety of approaches will be important in a stepped care model for supporting men through PC (see Parahoo et al, 2015 andWhite et al, 2015 for reviews).…”

Facetten des Arzt-Patienten-Gesprächs in der Urologischen Praxis – Handlungsempfehlungen aus der Psychoonkologie

“…In den vergangenen Jahren wurden Onlineangebote für die Sexualberatung entwickelt, die zusätzlich und unterstützend eingesetzt werden können. Erste positive Befunde zur Wirksamkeit von Onlineinterventionen zur Verbesserung der sexuellen Zufriedenheit bei Männern mit PCa liegen bereits vor [28].…”