ArticleRehabilitation oncology (American Physical Therapy Association. Oncology Section)2017
Oncology Section EDGE Task Force on Cancer: A systematic review of patient-reported measures for sexual dysfunction.
Article in Rehabilitation oncology (American Physical Therapy Association. Oncology Section), 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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- Low-intensity shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction: An abridged Cochrane review.BJU international · 2026Pooled it
- Low-intensity shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Pooled 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
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- A Narrative Review of the Roles of Nursing in Addressing Sexual Dysfunction in Oncology Patients.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2025Review
- Enhancing nurses' communication about psychosocial needs and changes in intimacy and sexuality in patients with advanced cancer: a mixed-method study.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2025Article
- Sexual health in cancer care: a narrative review and position statement from the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM).ESMO open · 2025Review
- Impact of Unilateral Breast Cancer Surgery on Upper Limb Functionality: Strength, Manual Dexterity, and Disability Prediction.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- 'These Discussions Aren't Happening': Experiences of People Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Talking About Sexual Well-being with Health Care Professionals.Journal of Crohn's & colitis · 2021Article
- Discussing sexuality in cancer care: towards personalized information for cancer patients and survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundSexual dysfunction is an important and infrequently addressed issue in patients with cancer. PURPOSE: To identify self-report measures for assessing sexual dysfunction and to evaluate their psychometric properties and relevance to patients with cancer.
methodsMultiple electronic databases (CINAHL, Medline, PsycInfo) were reviewed using specific search terms to locate articles that identify self-report measures assessing sexual dysfunction. From the 1118 articles reviewed, 21 measures were selected for analysis. Each measure was independently reviewed and rated by two reviewers using the Cancer EDGE Task Force Outcome Measure Rating Form. Any discrepancies between reviewers were discussed and an overall recommendation for each measure was made using the 4-point Cancer EDGE Task Force Rating Scale.
resultsBased on the psychometric properties and relevance to patients with cancers, we highly recommend the following four measures: Sexual Function - Vaginal Changes Questionnaire; International Index of Erectile Function; Erection Hardness Score; Sexual Health Inventory for Men (aka International Index of Erectile Function-5). We recommend one measure, the Sexual Interest and Desire Inventory. We are unable to recommend eight measures based on limited psychometric information and/or clinical utility. Finally, we do not recommend an additional eight measures.
conclusionsFive of the 21 sexual dysfunction measures demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties and application to the cancer population and are thereby recommended for clinical use in patients with cancer.
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