Sexual Health Education: Knowledge Level of Oncology Nurses and Barriers to Discussing Concerns With Patients.
Clin J Oncol Nurs
; 24(4): E50-E56, 2020 08 01.
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BACKGROUND: Cancer treatment has a significant impact on a patient's sexual health and function. However, numerous communication barriers deter healthcare professionals from initiating a sexual health conversation with patients. OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the effects of a nurse-focused sexual health education workshop on change in knowledge of sexual concerns, barriers to discussing sexuality, and frequency of bringing up sexual concerns. METHODS: A train-the-trainer approach was used to educate oncology nurse managers, who then trained oncology nurses (N = 65) at 10 education workshops. Each workshop provided four hours of content on sexual health and incorporated role-play and lecture. FINDINGS: Mean knowledge scores were improved, and barriers to discussing sexuality at the three- and six-month follow-ups were reduced. Frequency in discussing sexual concerns increased at three months and was sustained at six months.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermeras Clínicas
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Relaciones Enfermero-Paciente
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin J Oncol Nurs
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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NEOPLASIAS
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos