Trial reportJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2016
The sexual health of female rectal and anal cancer survivors: results of a pilot randomized psycho-educational intervention trial.
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- Prevalence, risk factors, and interventions for female sexual dysfunction after radiotherapy for anal cancer: a systematic review.British journal of cancer · 2026Pooled it
- The effect of psychosocial interventions for sexual health in patients with pelvic cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) · 2024Pooled it
- Psychosocial interventions to improve sexual functioning in women with cancer: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Sexual medicine reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Feasibility and effectiveness of communication tools for addressing intimacy and sexuality in patients with cancer: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- Impact of non-pharmacological interventions on quality of life, anxiety, and depression scores in patients with colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021Pooled it
- Telephone interventions for symptom management in adults with cancer.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- A randomized pilot trial of a couple-based intervention addressing sexual concerns for breast cancer survivors.Journal of psychosocial oncologyTrial
- Development and formative evaluation of a follow-up checklist for patients who have undergone sphincter-preserving surgery for rectal cancer based on the Supportive Care Framework.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Article
- Understanding Engagement With a Couple-Based Intimacy Enhancement Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: An In-Depth Examination of Recruitment and On-Trial Engagement.Psycho-oncology · 2026Article
- Home-Based, Telematic Gradual Exercise for Permanent Colostomy Patients: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Needs Analysis of Supportive Care for Postoperative Wound Rehabilitation in Anal Fistula Patients Based on the Kano Model.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2025Article
- Iatrogenic Menopause and Severe Sexual Health Disruption Following Chemoradiotherapy: The Role of Natural-Origin Polynucleotides.International journal of women's health · 2025Article
- Promoting Sexual Health in Colorectal Cancer Patients and Survivors: Results from a Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Multi-Disciplinary Management in Rectal Cancer Survivorship: A Clinical Practice Review.Journal of gastrointestinal cancer · 2023Review
- The sexuality experience of stoma patients: a meta-ethnography of qualitative research.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Quality of life in patients treated with radiochemotherapy for primary diagnosis of anal cancer.Scientific reports · 2022Article
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- Interventions to Improve Sexual Health in Women Living with and Surviving Cancer: Review and Recommendations.Cancers · 2021Review
- Healthy behaviors are associated with positive outcomes for cancer survivors with ostomies: a cross-sectional study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2021Article
- Sexual Dysfunction in Ostomized Patients: A Systematized Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundSexual dysfunction is a frequently reported consequence of rectal/anal cancer treatment for female patients. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to conduct a small randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of a telephone-based, four-session Cancer Survivorship Intervention-Sexual Health (CSI-SH).
methodsParticipants (N = 70) were stratified by chemotherapy, stoma, and menopause statuses before randomization to CSI-SH or assessment only (AO). Participants were assessed at baseline, 4 months (follow-up 1), and 8 months (follow-up 2).
resultsThe intervention had medium effect sizes from baseline to follow-up 1, which decreased by follow-up 2. Effect sizes were larger among the 41 sexually active women. Unadjusted means at the follow-ups were not significantly different between the treatment arms. Adjusting for baseline scores, demographics, and medical variables, the intervention arm had significantly better emotional functioning at follow-ups 1 and 2 and less cancer-specific stress at follow-up 1 compared to the AO arm.
conclusionThe data supported the hypothesized effects on improved sexual and psychological functioning and quality of life in CSI-SH female rectal/anal cancer survivors compared to the AO condition. This pilot study (N = 70) of CSI-SH supported the impact of this intervention on sexual and psychological functioning and quality of life on rectal and anal cancer survivors compared with an AO condition. However, intervention effects were stronger at follow-up 1 as compared to follow-up 2 and were stronger for sexually active women. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Women may benefit from a brief, four-session, sexual health intervention after treatment from rectal and anal cancer.
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