Molton et al., J Psychosom Res, 2008(1313. Molton IR, Siegel SD, Penedo FJ, Dahn JR, Kinsinger D, Traeger LN, et al. Promoting recovery of sexual functioning after radical prostatectomy with group-based stress management: the role of interpersonal sensitivity. J Psychosom Res. 2008;64(5):527-36.)
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Randomized clinical study LE 1c |
n=101 men who underwent radical prostatectomy |
Didactic instructions by means of Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) and a relaxing technique. |
The intervention was effective in the promotion of sexual function recovery of patients. |
Boonzaier et al., Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 2009(1414. Boonzaier A, Schubach K, Troup K, Pollard A, Aranda S, Schofield P Development of a psychoeducational intervention for men with prostate cancer. J Psychosoc Oncol. 2009;27(1):136-53.)
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Quasi-experimental study LE 2c |
n=10 men with prostate cancer |
Psychopedagogical and educational manual. |
Issues of patients’ interest were discussed in group sessions, and this possibility made the experiment quite satisfactory. |
Marcus et al., Psychooncology, 2010(1515. Marcus AC, Garrett KM, Cella D, Wenzel L, Brady MJ, Fairclough D, et al. Can telephone counseling post-treatment improve psychosocial outcomes among early stage breast cancer survivors? Psychooncology. 2010;19(9):923-32.)
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Randomized clinical trial LE 1c |
n=304 women with breast cancer |
Telephone consultation, specific printed leaflets, progressive relaxation tapes and guidelines of stress management for ongoing breast cancer. |
Telephone consultation: inefficient intervention, especially for women with early stage breast cancer. The meaning of the sickness experience was discussed. |
Jun et al., Cancer Nursing, 2011(1616. Jun EY, Kim S, Chang SB, Oh K, Kang HS, Kang SS. The effect of a sexual life reframing program on marital intimacy, body image, and sexual function among breast cancer survivors. Cancer Nurs. 2011; 34 (2):142-9.)
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Quasi-experimental study LE 2c |
n=45 women who survived breast cancer |
Educational activity, group discussion, counseling, relaxing, role play, movie and pictures screening about couple sexuality. |
The intervention increased sexual satisfaction and improved the acceptance of their body image. |
Wiljer et al., J Canc Educ, 2011(1717. Wiljer D, Urowitz S, Barbera L, Chivers ML, Quartey NK, Ferguson SE, et al. A qualitative study of an internet-based support group for women with sexual distress due to gynecologic cancer. J Cancer Educ. 2011;26(3):451-8.)
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Quasi-experimental study LE 2d |
n=27 women |
Web-based support group with a 12-week duration (GyneGals) focused on topics related to sexuality. |
Benefits of the intervention: emotional well-being, improvement in the quality of life and sexuality; the anonymity nature of the environment favored discussions. |
Schover et al., J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 2013(1818. Schover LR, Yuan Y, Fellman BM, Odensky E, Lewis PE, Martinetti P Efficacy trial of an Internet-based intervention for cancer-related female sexual dysfunction. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2013;11(11):1389-97.)
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Randomized clinical trial LE 1c |
n=72 women who survived breast or gynecological cancer |
Access to Tendrils website, videos, and a therapist manual with general guidance. Techniques of cognitive behavioral sex therapy |
The intervention improved sexual function, satisfaction of women with sexual dysfunction and general quality of life in the post-treatment period. There was a decrease in emotional suffering. |
Reese et al., Psychooncology, 2014(1919. Barsky Reese J, Porter LS, Regan KR, Keefe FJ, Azad NS, Diaz LA Jr, et al. A randomized pilot trial of a telephone-based couples intervention for physical intimacy and sexual concerns in colorectal cancer. Psychooncology. 2014;23(9):1005-13.)
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Randomized clinical trial LE 1c |
n=23 couples |
Telephone consultation. |
Improvements in the sexual function for both genders, increased perception of self-effectiveness to enjoy intimacy, and identification of difficulties experienced by a partner who has survived cancer. |
Smith and Baron, Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2015(2020. Smith A, Baron RH. A workshop for educating nurses to address sexual health in patients with breast cancer. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2015;19(3):248-50.)
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Quasi-experimental study LE 2c |
n=29 nurses |
Workshop, role playing, a copy of the American Cancer Society booklet - “Sexuality for the woman with cancer” and weekly e-mails. |
Training empowered nurses in their jobs as educators and made it easier to talk about sexual health. |
Perz et al., BMC Cancer, 2015(2121. Perz J, Ussher JM; Australian Cancer and Sexuality Study Team. A randomized trial of a minimal intervention for sexual concerns after cancer: a comparison of self-help and professionally delivered modalities. BMC Cancer. 2015;15(1):629.)
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Randomized clinical trial LE 1c |
n=88 people with cancer n=53 partners |
Self-help leaflet and telephone or Skype consultation. |
Improvement in sexual satisfaction of participants, effective communication and intimacy within the couple, better sexual flexibility and negotiation regarding the intercourse. |
Bober et al., J Sex Med, 2015(2222. Bober SL, Recklitis CJ, Bakan J, Garber JE, Patenaude AF. Addressing sexual dysfunction after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy: effects of a brief, psychosexual intervention. J Sex Med. 2015;12(1):189-97.)
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Quasi-experimental study LE 2c |
n=37 women |
Psycho-educational session, educational materials and telephone consultation. |
Increased ability of solving sexual problems and decreased feeling of loneliness. |
Jung e Kim, Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 2016(2323. Jung D, Kim JH. Effects of a sexual health care nursing record on the attitudes and practice of oncology nurses. Sex Reprod Healthc. 2016;9:21-6.)
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Randomized clinical trial LE 1c |
n=24 nurses |
Nursing records focused on sexual health care. |
Sexual health care improves nursing practice related to sexuality issues and make care services more efficient. |
Jonsdottir et al., European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2016(2424. Jonsdottir JI, Zoëga S, Saevarsdottir T, Sverrisdottir A, Thorsdottir T, Einarsson GV, et al. Changes in attitudes, practices and barriers among oncology health care professionals regarding sexual health care: outcomes from a 2-year educational intervention at a University Hospital. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2016;21:24⊠30.)
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Quasi-experimental study LE 2c |
n=206 nurses and physicians |
Workshops and construction of a website for interventions. |
Improved knowledge and communication about sexual health issues. |