Perspectives on Self-Reported Sexual Dysfunction by Palliative Care Patients with Cancer.

IF 2.2 3区医学 Q2 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Journal of palliative medicine Pub Date : 2024-12-09 DOI:10.1089/jpm.2024.0311

Patricia S Bramati, Sonal Admane, Aline Rozman de Moraes, Minxing Chen, Guadalupe J Padilla, McKenna Erck, Penny Stanton, Marvin Omar Delgado-Guay, Eduardo Bruera

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate from the perspective of palliative care (PC) patients with cancer, the frequency of sexual dysfunction (SD) and their views regarding the communication with their physicians. Design, Setting, and Participants: Adult PC patients with cancer seen at a Supportive Care Clinic in the United States were invited to participate in a survey about SD. Results: A total of 100 patients completed the survey. Only 29% would like to discuss SD with a clinician, even though 81% experienced it in the previous year, and 55% were dissatisfied with their sexual function. Only 20% reported that their clinician ever asked them about SD. Most (79%) considered appropriate to be inquired about SD, but only 32% thought it should always be asked. Conclusions: Our findings do not support the notion that PC specialists should always initiate a discussion about SD with their PC patients with cancer.

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Journal of palliative medicine 医学-卫生保健

CiteScore

3.90

自引率

10.70%

发文量

345

审稿时长

2 months

期刊介绍： Journal of Palliative Medicine is the premier peer-reviewed journal covering medical, psychosocial, policy, and legal issues in end-of-life care and relief of suffering for patients with intractable pain. The Journal presents essential information for professionals in hospice/palliative medicine, focusing on improving quality of life for patients and their families, and the latest developments in drug and non-drug treatments. The companion biweekly eNewsletter, Briefings in Palliative Medicine, delivers the latest breaking news and information to keep clinicians and health care providers continuously updated.