Effective patient-provider communication about sexual concerns in breast cancer: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Breast cancer patients commonly experience sexual concerns, yet rarely discuss them with clinicians. The study examined patient and provider experiences and preferences related to communication about breast cancer-related sexual concerns with the goal of informing intervention development.

Methods

Patient data (n = 28) were derived from focus groups and interviews with partnered and unpartnered women treated for breast cancer reporting sexual concerns. Provider data (n = 11) came from interviews with breast cancer oncologists and nurse practitioners. Patient and provider data were analyzed separately using the framework method of qualitative analysis.

Results

Findings revealed individual and institutional barriers to effective communication about sexual concer

SUBMITTER: Reese JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5803445 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature