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ArticleSexual medicine2019

What Patients and Partners Want in Interventions That Support Sexual Recovery After Prostate Cancer Treatment: An Exploratory Convergent Mixed Methods Study.

Akanksha Mehta, Craig Evan Pollack, Theresa W Gillespie, Ashley Duby, Caroline Carter, Steve Thelen-Perry, Daniela Witmann

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16 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  2. Experiences of sexual well-being interventions in males affected by genitourinary cancers and their partners: an integrative systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023
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  12. "Ultimately, You Realize You're on Your Own": The Impact of Prostate Cancer on Gay and Bisexual Men Couples.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023
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  16. Prostate cancer and sexual consequences among men who have sex with men.International journal of impotence research · 2021
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7 authors.

Akanksha MehtaDepartment of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA. Electronic address: akanksha.mehta@emory.edu.
Craig Evan PollackDepartment of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Theresa W GillespieDepartment of Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA; Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Ashley DubyDepartment of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Caroline CarterDepartment of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Steve Thelen-PerryDepartment of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Daniela WitmannDepartment of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionMen treated for prostate cancer suffer from treatment-related sexual side effects that adversely affect their relationships and quality of life.

aimTo investigate what prostate cancer survivors and their partners want from a sexual recovery intervention, and whether they consider an online tool acceptable for use in promoting sexual recovery.

methodsThis mixed-methods study included focus groups and interviews with both heterosexual and gay cancer survivors, as well as their partners. Focus groups and interviews probed experiences with treatment, side effects, and support received/needed for sexual recovery. Participants responded to proposed web-based intervention content. Interviews were analyzed with thematic content analysis. Their sexual function was assessed with validated measures.

main outcome measuresAcceptability of online tools for promoting sexual recovery was evaluated.

resultsParticipants included 14 patients and 10 partners (2 male). Patient and partner median age was 62 and 62.5 years, respectively. Treatment ranged from surgery alone to combined radiation and hormonal therapy. Qualitative data analysis yielded 5 main intervention needs: (i) pretreatment discussion of sexual side effects, rehabilitation, emotional impact and realistic expectations, (ii) improved sexual communication within couples, (iii) strategies for promoting sexual intimacy beyond penetrative intercourse, (iv) attentiveness to partners' needs, and (v) access to peer support. Gay men specifically expressed the need for improved provider understanding of their sexuality and experiences. Most considered a web-based approach to be acceptable.

conclusionPatients and partners value both pretreatment preparation for sexual recovery and support for sexual recovery for both after treatment. A web-based approach may help mitigate barriers to access to these support services. Mehta A, Pollack CE, Gillespie T., et. al. What Patients and Partners Want in Interventions That Support Sexual Recovery After Prostate Cancer Treatment: An Exploratory Convergent Mixed Methods Study. Sex Med 2019;7:184-191.

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Cancer SurvivorshipErectile DysfunctionHealth-Related Quality-of-Life OutcomesProstate CancerProstatectomyRadiation TherapySexual DysfunctionSexual PartnersSexual RecoveryWeb-Based Intervention

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