Gynaecologic Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Survivorship, Sexual Health, Sexual Dysfunction, Gynecologic Cancer
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether a nurse-led program can improve screening and referral rates for sexual dysfunction and improve sexual health care in individuals with gynecological cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does participation in a nurse-led program improve the treatment of sexual dysfunction in individuals with gynecological cancer? Does the program increase the frequency of screenings and referrals for sexual dysfunction? Participants will: Complete a visit with an advanced practice provider. Fill out the Female Sexual Function Index survey. Allow the research team to review medical records.
Interventions
In person visit with Advanced Practice Provider (APP) whom is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Oncology. Visit will include a focused pelvic exam, sexual health treatment plan, sexual health education, and referrals that follow the current Sexual Health Survivorship NCCN guidelines. A post visit telephone will be provided by the APP 8 weeks after APP visit for follow up questions and further education if needed.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion: * Patients with a gynecologic cancer history * Patients ages 30-65 years old * Patients must have completed cancer treatment within the past 12 months * Patients may be on maintenance therapy Exclusion: * Any records flagged break the glass or research opt-out. * Patients with severe psychiatric disorders that would impair consent or participation * Patients with neurological disorders affecting sexual function * Patients with a history of sexual violence or sexual assault
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effectiveness of the nurse led clinical sexual health dysfunction program | 12 weeks | Assess improvement in sexual dysfunction in gynecologic cancer survivors via the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). |
Countries
United States