Psychosexual distress in women with gynecologic cancer: a feasibility study of an online support group

被引：67

作者：

Classen, Catherine C. ^{[1
,2
]}

Chivers, Meredith L. ^{[3
]}

Urowitz, Sara ^{[2
,4
]}

Barbera, Lisa ^{[5
,6
]}

Wiljer, David ^{[4
,6
]}

O'Rinn, Susan ^{[1
]}

Ferguson, Sarah E. ^{[4
,7
]}

机构：

[1] Womens Coll Hosp, Womens Coll, Res Inst, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2, Canada

[2] Univ Toronto, Dept Psychiat, Toronto, ON, Canada

[3] Queens Univ, Dept Psychol, Toronto, ON, Canada

[4] Univ Toronto, Princess Margaret Hosp, Toronto, ON, Canada

[5] Univ Toronto, Sunnybrook Hlth Sci Ctr, Toronto, ON, Canada

[6] Univ Toronto, Dept Radiat Oncol, Toronto, ON, Canada

[7] Univ Toronto, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Div Gynecol Oncol, Toronto, ON, Canada

来源：

PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY | 2013年 / 22卷 / 04期

关键词：

psychosexual distress; sexuality; oncology; gynecologic cancer; support group; online intervention;

D O I：

10.1002/pon.3058

中图分类号：

R73 [肿瘤学];

学科分类号：

100214 ;

摘要：

Objectives The psychosexual concerns of gynecologic cancer patients are often unaddressed and there are limited resources available for women to deal with this highly sensitive topic. This feasibility study examines the participation rates and preliminary outcomes for an online support group designed specifically for women who are sexually distressed subsequent to gynecologic cancer treatment Methods A 12-week online intervention was developed to address the psychosexual impact of gynecologic cancer. This intervention included a professionally moderated, asynchronous discussion forum as well as the provision of psycho-educational materials addressing the psychosexual impact of gynecologic cancer. Each week, a new topic was introduced and relevant material was posted on the website. Women were encouraged to share their experiences related to the topic. Twenty-seven, sexually distressed, remitted gynecologic cancer patients were randomly assigned to immediate treatment or a waitlist control condition. Participants completed questionnaires at baseline, 4-month and 8-month follow-ups assessing sexual distress as the primary outcome as well as anxiety, depression, and illness intrusiveness. Results Participation rates differed between the two groups, with greater participation occurring in the second group. Exit interviews indicated that the majority of the participants were satisfied with the intervention. Intent-to-treat analyses suggest a small effect for reduction in sexual distress Conclusions This feasibility study suggests that women find this intervention acceptable. Further research is required to determine efficacy. Copyright (c) 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

引用

页码：930 / 935

页数：6

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