Sexuality issues in gynaecological oncology patients: post treatment symptoms and therapeutic options

Abstract

The clinic was positively evaluated by patients, they had a high level of trust in the nurses running the service and they found it beneficial. Consultations were generally lasting 20-30 min and most patients reported this was an appropriate length. It once again highlights that although the service was set-up to address psycho-sexual concerns, in reality it dealt with a variety of other patient concerns. Due to the success of the clinic, the service has expanded and we are now supporting patients from other tumour groups such as colorectal, urology and plastic surgery.

Patients' perception and adherence to vaginal dilator therapy: a systematic review and synthesis employing symbolic interactionism

“…Almost one-half of the studies (47.6%) reported supportive interactions with health care providers as a facilitating factor for VD therapy. Efficient educational counseling was described as detailed: one-on-one sessions, 30 20–30 minute long consultations, 31 in a direct and straightforward manner, 2 with the provision of additional take-home educational materials (eg, video tutorials of dilator use). 14 The importance of multidisciplinary counseling consisting of psychologists, oncology nurses, and VD therapy nurse specialists was also highlighted.…”

A comprehensive review of sexual health concerns after cancer treatment and the biopsychosocial treatment options available to female patients

“…Patients continue to report a desire for more communication, information, psychosocial support and intervention relating to sexual dysfunction (DeSimone et al, 2014;Fitch, Beaudoin, & Johnson, 2013a, 2013bFlynn et al, 2012;Hill et al, 2011;Iavazzo et al, 2015;Sporn et al, 2014;Stead et al, 2003;Vermeer et al, 2016). Cited barriers for healthcare providers include: lack of training regarding sexual health, limited time, worry about making patients uncomfortable, and uncertainty about treatments DeSimone et al, 2014;Fitch et al, 2013aFitch et al, , 2013bHordern & Street, 2007b;Katz, 2005;Reese et al, 2017;Stead et al, 2003;Vermeer et al, 2015).…”

Independent psychometric validation of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Endometrial Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ-EN24)

“…Among patients, 45% were previously treated for EC. In conclusion they highlighted that although the service was set-up to address psycho-sexual concerns, in reality it dealt with a variety of other patient concerns (Iavazzo et al, 2015). It seems that sexuality issues may not be that important in the EC population.…”