SynthesisBMC health services research2018
Online-based interventions for sexual health among individuals with cancer: a systematic review.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled 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
- Are digital health interventions valuable to support patients with cancer and caregivers? An umbrella review of web-based and app-based supportive care interventions.Cancer medicine · 2023Pooled it
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- Developing a patient-centered educational video series on sexual health for women with breast cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Assessing the perceived usefulness and impact of a sexual health consultation service for female patients in a comprehensive cancer center.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Low-Cost, Virtual Sexual Health Education and Educational Leaflets on Reducing Anxiety and Enhancing Sexual Function Among Infertile Women: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Health science reports · 2025Article
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- A Non-Randomized Comparison of Online and In-Person Formats of the Canadian Androgen Deprivation Therapy Educational Program: Impacts on Side Effects, Bother, and Self-Efficacy.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Article
- Promoting Sexual Health in Colorectal Cancer Patients and Survivors: Results from a Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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- A Smartphone-Delivered Program (Anathema) to Promote the Sexual Health of Older Adults, Colorectal Cancer Survivors, and Stroke Survivors: Protocol for a Feasibility Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Digital health and telehealth in cancer care: a scoping review of reviews.The Lancet. Digital health · 2023Article
- The Anatomy of a Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Sexual Health Clinic in Oncology.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2023Article
- Factors associated with young adult engagement with a web-based sickle cell reproductive health intervention.PEC innovation · 2022Article
- Current Considerations in Interventions to Address Sexual Function and Improve Care for Women with Cancer.Current sexual health reports · 2022Article
- Internet- and mobile-based psychological interventions for sexual dysfunctions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.NPJ digital medicine · 2022Review
- Development and Evaluation of the Usefulness, Usability, and Feasibility of iNNOV Breast Cancer: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR cancer · 2022Article
- Effect Evaluation of Mental Nursing in Nursing of Young Cancer Patients Based on Big Data.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundOnline interventions have the advantages of being widely available, accessible, comfortable, cost effective, and they can provide tailored information and support. Despite these benefits, the effects of specifically devised online intervention programs for cancer patients' sexual problems are somewhat unclear. The aim of this review is to describe online-based interventions and to assess their effects on sexual health among cancer survivors and/or their partners.
methodsWe investigated the effects of online sexual interventions among individuals with cancer or their partners. Among these, we considered 4 eligible articles.
resultsDespite the diversity of contents of the interventions, the identified modes of delivery among most of the interventions were as follows: education, interactive methods, cognitive behavior therapy, tailored information, and self-monitoring. Methods of monitoring the interventions, including the utilization of the web site and post-treatment program rating, were reported. All the online intervention programs incorporated a focus on physical, psychological, cognitive, and social aspects of sexual health. Significant effects on patient sexual function and interest and the psychological aspect of sexual problems were reported.
conclusionThis study provides evidence that online-based interventions would be effective in improving the psycho-sexual problems of cancer survivors and their partners.
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