ArticleAsia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing
A Pilot Intervention Study to Improve Sexuality Outcomes in Breast Cancer Survivors.
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- 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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- The effects of staged sexual health education on sexual and mental health in breast cancer patients: a randomized controlled study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Trial
- Effect of Sexual Counseling Training in Gynecological Cancers According to the PLISSIT Model on Midwifery Students' Awareness and Attitude: A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of community based nursing and midwifery · 2024Trial
- Development and validation of a marital anxiety scale for married patients with breast cancer of childbearing age.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2026Article
- Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on sexual health in patients with breast cancer: A network meta-analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Review
- Health promotion nursing interventions for female breast cancer survivors: A scoping review.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- Comparing the effect of sexual counseling based on BETTER and PLISSIT models on sexual assertiveness in women with breast cancer after mastectomy.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- Current Considerations in Interventions to Address Sexual Function and Improve Care for Women with Cancer.Current sexual health reports · 2022Article
- Sexual dysfunction in women with breast cancer: The role of community midwives in early detection.European journal of midwifery · 2022Article
- Sexual health promotion interventional program for women undergoing breast cancer treatment: Protocol for a mix-methods study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2022Article
- Interventions to Improve Sexual Health in Women Living with and Surviving Cancer: Review and Recommendations.Cancers · 2021Review
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Abstract
objectiveThe main objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of the Permission, Limited information, Specific Suggestion, and sexual therapy (PLISSIT) model directly with breast cancer survivor (BCS) on sexual function and quality of life (QOL) domains.
methodsA pilot control trial was conducted comparing the PLISSIT model intervention to usual care. The intervention was delivered by two health professionals (nurse and professional sexual therapist) consisted of five sessions on counseling, genitalia anatomy, human sexual response, and sexual function. Data were collected before and 3 months after the intervention using the Female Sexual Function Index and the World Health Organization QOL-BREF questionnaire.
resultsThe sample consisted of 19 BCS (11 intervention, 8 controls) with a mean age of 54.5 8 years (standard deviation = 7.14) and the majority were married, Black or mixed Brazilian, received chemotherapy, radiation and/or hormonal therapy, and education varied from high school to college. There was significant improvement in physical health (
conclusionsThe results suggest that the PLISSIT model may be an effective intervention for BCS in coping with and managing changes in sexuality and sexual function after treatment. It is important that nurses are aware of sexual intimacy concerns for BCS and integrate assessment into their nursing care.
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