Health Condition 1: C00-D49- Neoplasms
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Intervention2: Semi Structured interview: A semi structured interview will be conducted to understand the sexual health concerns in detail among 20 to 28 patients with cancer a
Sponsors
Cancer Institute WIA
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with cancer and their partners, not necessarily dyads above the age of 18 years visiting the palliative care out patient department Able to provide informed consent Having English or Tamil language fluency In a married relationship AKPS abobe 40
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having pre existing sexual dysfunction Cognitive impairment or delirium that would prevent informed consent or meaningful participation Severe physical illness or distress that would make participation burdensome Unwillingness to discuss sexual health or intimacy Unable to provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome is to evaluate the presence and types, of sexual health concerns reported by cancer patients and partnersTimepoint: Baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To explore the satisfaction with sexual function, changes in sexuality, intimacy & relationship, impact on quality of life following the diagnosis of cancer among patients & partnersTimepoint: Baseline;To identify the barriers & facilitators for discussion across various domains about sexual health concerns with the health care professionalsTimepoint: Baseline;To understand the Patient & Partner preferences regarding the timing of assessment, initiation & the depth of conversation about sexual health concerns by the health care professional.Timepoint: Baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDaniel Raj Joseph Thangasamy
Cancer Institute WIA
Outcome results
None listed