Trial reportBMC women's health2023
Effect of online solution-focused counseling on the sexual quality of life of women with a history of breast cancer: a clinical trial.
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- Effectiveness of solution-focused brief therapy on cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled 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
- 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
- Meta-analysis of the effect of sexual health nursing interventions on improving post-treatment sexual dysfunction and partner relationship satisfaction in breast cancer patients.Sexual medicine · 2026Review
- The effectiveness of solution-focused counseling on the sexual satisfaction and sexual quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome with a history of failure of assisted reproductive techniques.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- The qualitative experience of sexuality in ageing women: a narrative review.Frontiers in global women's health · 2026Review
- Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on sexual health in patients with breast cancer: A network meta-analysis.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2025Review
- A Conceptual Protocol for a Single-Session Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for Medication Adherence Intervention Delivered by General Providers.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundBreast cancer, as the most prevalent malignancy among women globally and in Iran, affects important aspects of the lives of the survivors of this condition, especially the quality of sexual life. Solution-focused brief therapy is one of the therapeutic counseling approaches used in various fields, including sexual function problems. In recent years, online and internet-mediated counseling methods have received more attention.
objectiveThis study investigated the effect of online counseling based on a solution-focused approach in improving the sexual quality of life (SQL) of women with breast cancer. MATERIALS &
methodsIn this clinical trial, the research population consisted of women with a history of breast cancer with a recorded file in Shahid Ramazanzadeh Radiation Oncology Center in Yazd and at least 6 months had elapsed since the end of their treatment. After selecting 80 samples based on the random numbers table, they were assigned into two groups of 40, i.e., active control and intervention, using random allocation software. Participants in the intervention group were given online counseling through the Skyroom space with a solution-focused approach. Eight weekly sessions were held each lasting 60-90 min. The active control group received an educational file to improve the SQL. All participants in two groups completed the SQL questionnaire at the beginning of the study, at the end of the study, and 1 month after the study. Data were analyzed with SPSS18 using descriptive and inferential statistics.
resultsFinally, the data of 33 participants in the intervention group and 32 participants in the active control group were analyzed. The mean score of the SQL in the intervention group increased from 68.57 ± 18.63 before the intervention to 78.84 ± 12.7 immediately after the intervention (P = 0.015), and to 79.60 ± 19.88 1 month after the intervention (P = 0.012). The mean score of the SQL in the active control group increased from 64.45 ± 22.76 before the intervention to 67.20 ± 20.29 immediately after the intervention (P = 0.33), and to 68.70 ± 20.76 1 month after the intervention (P = 0.62). The difference in the mean score of the SQL before and after the intervention between the two groups was statistically significant (P = 0.007).
conclusionIt seems that the use of counseling with a solution-focused approach in women with a history of breast cancer improves the SQL. Thus, considering the effectiveness of this type of training, it is recommended that this method be used as a sexual health counseling method in medical centers.
trial registrationThis clinical trial is registered in Iranian registry center of clinical trials (IRCT) by registration code of IRCT20201221049784N1 in 06/03/2021.
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