Assessing Sexual Implication of Functional Impairments Associated with Chronic Illness

Hanson, Eric; Brouse, Suzanne H.

doi:10.1080/01614576.1983.11074780

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“…Patients and their partners want information regarding the effects of illness, treatment and disability on sexuality ( Krueger et al ., 1979 ; Bullard et al ., 1980 ; Hanson & Brouse, 1983; Webb & Wilson‐Barnett, 1983; Webb, 1986; Weijmar Schultz et al ., 1986 ; Baggs & Karch, 1987; Jenkins, 1988; Walker, 1990; Louwerse & van Wissen, 1991; Corney et al ., 1992 ; Zegwaard, 1994). They also want healthcare providers to initiate discussions ( Krueger et al ., 1979 ; Bullard et al ., 1980 ; Baggs & Karch, 1987; Jenkins, 1988; Walker, 1990; Louwerse & van Wissen, 1991).…”

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“…Patients’ understanding and use can be enhanced when healthcare providers reinforce previous teaching as well as provide additional and complementary information. Nurses can provide such additional information because they are among the healthcare providers with whom patients can discuss sexuality issues and their informational needs ( Krueger et al ., 1979 ; Bullard et al ., 1980 ; Hanson & Brouse, 1983; Louwerse & van Wissen, 1991).…”

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Informational needs about the effects of gynaecological cancer on sexuality: a review of the literature

Gamel

Hengeveld

Davis

2000

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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• In order to develop a supportive and information‐giving intervention for women with gynaecological cancer, the effects of cancer on sexuality and the associated informational needs were reviewed. • Pre‐diagnosis symptoms of gynaecological cancer which affect sexual function may resolve after treatment; these symptoms are often replaced by treatment‐associated effects on sexuality. • Sexual dysfunction has been found even when women report regular intercourse and sexual satisfaction. • Effects on sexuality seen at 6 months gradually resolve over time. However, women with cervical and ovarian cancer tend to attain better long‐term sexual function than those with vulvar and endometrial cancer. • Specific sexuality information needs can be ascertained from the findings of qualitative studies in which the experience of sexuality, sexual adaptation and received information is described. • Different sexuality information is needed at three time periods: diagnosis and treatment period; recovery and first intercourse; the period of rebuilding sexual life. • The type of information and the time when it is needed are not necessarily the same for women and their partners.

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