Couple-focused interventions for men with localized prostate cancer and their spouses: A randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Few couple-focused interventions have improved psychological and relationship functioning among men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer and their spouses. This study compared the impact of intimacy-enhancing therapy (IET), a general health and wellness intervention (GHW), and usual care (UC) on the psychological and relationship functioning of localized prostate cancer patients and their partners. Relationship length, relationship satisfaction, and patient masculinity were evaluated as moderators.

Design

This study was a randomized clinical trial with three study arms and four assessment time points.

Methods

A total of 237 patients and partners were randomly assigned to receive IET, GHW, or UC. Participants completed measures of psychological functioni

SUBMITTER: Manne SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8279429 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature