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ArticleCanadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada2019

Canadian consensus algorithm for erectile rehabilitation following prostate cancer treatment.

Dean S Elterman, Anika R Petrella, Lauren M Walker, Brandon Van Asseldonk, Leah Jamnicky, Gerald B Brock, Stacy Elliott, Antonio Finelli, Jerzy B Gajewski, Keith A Jarvi and 5 more

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Article in Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Gender bias in shared decision-making among cancer care guidelines: A systematic review.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2023
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  4. Sexual rehabilitation recommendations for prostate cancer survivors and their partners from a biopsychosocial Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

15 authors at 7 institutions in 2 countries.

Dean S EltermanDivision of Urology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Anika R PetrellaDivision of Urology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Lauren M WalkerDepartment of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Brandon Van AsseldonkDivision of Urology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Leah JamnickyDivision of Urology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Gerald B BrockDepartment of Surgery, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, ON, Canada.
Stacy ElliottDepartment of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Antonio FinelliDivision of Urology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Jerzy B GajewskiDepartment of Urology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Keith A JarviMurray Koffler Urologic Wellness Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
John RobinsonClinical Psychology Department, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
Janet EllisDepartment of Psychology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Shaun ShepherdDivision of Urology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Hossein SaadatDivision of Urology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Andrew MatthewDivision of Urology, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
University Health Network · CAUniversity of British Columbia · CADalhousie University · CAHealth Sciences Centre · CASinai Hospital · USSt. Joseph's Hospital · CAUniversity of Calgary · CA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe present descriptive analysis carried out by a pan-Canadian panel of expert healthcare practitioners (HCPs) summarizes best practices for erectile rehabilitation following prostate cancer (PCa) treatment. This algorithm was designed to support an online sexual health and rehabilitation e-clinic (SHARe-Clinic), which provides biomedical guidance and supportive care to Canadian men recovering from PCa treatment. The implications of the algorithm may be used inform clinical practice in community settings.

methodsMen's sexual health experts convened for the TrueNTH Sexual Health and Rehabilitation Initiative Consensus Meeting to address concerns regarding erectile dysfunction (ED) therapy and management following treatment for PCa. The meeting brought together experts from across Canada for a discussion of current practices, latest evidence-based literature review, and patient interviews.

resultsAn algorithm for ED treatment following PCa treatment is presented that accounts for treatment received (surgery or radiation), degree of nerve-sparing, and level of pro-erectile treatment invasiveness based on patient and partner values. This algorithm provides an approach from both a biomedical and psychosocial focus that is tailored to the patient/partner presentation. Regular sexual activity is recommended, and the importance of partner involvement in the treatment decision-making process is highlighted, including the management of partner sexual concerns.

conclusionsThe algorithm proposed by expert consensus considers important factors like the type of PCa treatment, the timeline of erectile recovery, and patient values, with the goal of becoming a nationwide standard for erectile rehabilitation following PCa treatment.

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PMID30526799
PMCPMC6737730
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