The aim of our multicenter study will be to evaluate breast cancer (BC) patients* perspective on sexual healthcare currently provided by oncology care providers. Furthermore we will identify patients* wishes and views upon this important part of…
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psychooncology
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Primary outcome
- To obtain an insight in the need and perspective of female breast cancer
patients on sexual healthcare provided by care providers.
Secondary outcome
- To determine patients* point of view on which care provider should be
accountable for providing sexual healthcare
- To determine patients* point of view on type and timing of sexual healthcare
- To collect information on partner* perspective and opinions on sexual
healthcare provided by care providers .
- To collect information on the influence of the diagnosis breast cancer,
sexual dysfunction, and treatment on relationships
Background summary
Women who are diagnosed and treated for breast cancer often experience
difficulties with intimacy and sexuality. Unfortunately, sexual health and
intimacy remain difficult subjects to discuss and are often ignored by
healthcare providers. Furthermore, little is known about patients' need and
perspective on healthcare regarding sexuality and intimacy. Even less is known
about the impact of breast cancer, treatment, and sexual issues on the
relationship between patient and partner and how these factors impact partner'
well-being.
Study objective
The aim of our multicenter study will be to evaluate breast cancer (BC)
patients* perspective on sexual healthcare currently provided by oncology care
providers. Furthermore we will identify patients* wishes and views upon this
important part of oncology healthcare and the impact of BC and SD (sexual
dysfunction) on relationships. Partners will be included as they suffer from
the effects of BC on patients* sexuality as well.
Study design
Data for this cross-sectional multi-centre survey will be collected among women
who were diagnosed with and treated for non-invasive or invasive BC in the past
two years at University Leiden * The Hague Cancer Center (Leiden University
Medical Center en Haaglanden Medical Center) and Groene Hart Hospital Gouda.Two
different questionnaires will be used; one evaluating patients* perspective and
one evaluating the perspective of the partners. Structure and design of these
questionnaires were derived from questionnaires used in previous studies
performed by our research institute. These questionnaires were designed to
evaluate sexual healthcare and impact of disease, sexual dysfunction, and
treatment on relationships. Data will be processed an analysed anonymously.
The Groene Hart Hospital (Gouda) and Alrijne Hospital (Leiderdorp) will also
participate in this study. Their participation will be announced later on
through an amendement, since some acquired documents for their participation
are not yet completed.
Study burden and risks
Patients will receive an information letter by post, explaining the objectives
of the study. An informed consent form will be added with this letter.
Participation can be considerate at home, without any haste. If consent is
provided, a questionnaire will be send to the respondents. It concerns a
patient (and partner) survey with sensitive questions
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Inclusion criteria
- Women who were diagnosed with and treated for non-invasive or invasive breast cancer in the past two years at University Leiden * The Hague Cancer Center and Groene Hart Hospital Gouda
- Partners of women who were diagnosed with and treated for non-invasive or invasive breast cancer in the past two years at University Leiden * The Hague Cancer Center and Groene Hart Hospital Gouda
- Age older than 18 years
- Patients and/or partners must consent in order to be included in the study
- Ability to understand a questionnaire in Dutch
Exclusion criteria
- Patients who are mentally incompetent to give informed consent
- Age under 18
- Patients who passed away
- Patients who moved abroad
- Male breast cancer patients
- Patients with a benign breast tumour
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Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL59884.058.16 |