scholarly journals Assessing gynecologic and breast cancer survivors' sexual health care needs

Cancer ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 117 (12) ◽  
pp. 2643-2651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily K. Hill ◽  
Stacey Sandbo ◽  
Emily Abramsohn ◽  
Jennifer Makelarski ◽  
Kristen Wroblewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Sexual Health Care

Identification of health care needs of long-term breast cancer survivors among Israeli women

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 737-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Mandelzweig ◽  
Angela Chetrit ◽  
Tova Amitai ◽  
Bernice Oberman ◽  
Nava Siegelmann Danieli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs

scholarly journals Understanding Supportive Care Factors Among African American Breast Cancer Survivors

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia M. Davis ◽  
Adeline M. Nyamathi ◽  
Alham Abuatiq ◽  
Geraldine C. Fike ◽  
Anna M. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
African American ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Care Team ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Introduction: Comprehensive breast cancer care includes not only diagnosis, staging, and treatment of cancer but also assessment and management of the physical, psychological, social, and informational needs, collectively known as supportive care. Several studies have documented the importance of addressing supportive care factors among breast cancer survivors. However, there appears to be a paucity of research concerning African American breast cancer survivors (AABCS). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe and understand the patient-centered supportive care factors among self-identified AABCS. Method: Using a qualitative descriptive approach, an open-ended question explored supportive care factors that were used by N = 155 AABCS. Results: Four supportive care factors were identified: faith, supportive structures, optimism, and access to information. Discussion: An understanding of these factors might facilitate discussion between survivors and the health care team. The resultant effect could also inform and promote the delivery of culturally specific health care to address the supportive care needs among these women.

The sexual health care needs after colorectal cancer: the view of patients, partners, and health care professionals

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 763-772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjan J. Traa ◽  
Jolanda De Vries ◽  
Jan A. Roukema ◽  
Harm J. T. Rutten ◽  
Brenda L. Den Oudsten
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Sexual Health Care

Do Sexual Health Care Needs Differ for Women with and without Histories of Abuse?

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 294-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret R.H. Nusbaum ◽  
Pamela York Frasier ◽  
Sarah P. Zimmerman ◽  
Amanda A. Pyles
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Sexual Health Care

Sexual Orientation and Sexual Health Care Needs: A Comparison of Women Beneficiaries in Outpatient Military Health Care Settings

2008 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret R. H. Nusbaum ◽  
Pamela York Frasier ◽  
Flavio Rojas ◽  
Kathryn Trotter ◽  
Gail Tudor
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Military Health ◽  
Health Care Settings ◽  
Sexual Health Care ◽  
Military Health Care

scholarly journals Perspectives of Survivorship Care Plans Among Older Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 107327482091720
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Krok-Schoen ◽  
Michelle J. Naughton ◽  
Anne M. Noonan ◽  
Janell Pisegna ◽  
Jennifer DeSalvo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Survivorship Care Plan ◽  
Survivorship Care ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Term Care

The Commission on Cancer’s standard 3.3 represents a paradigm shift in the care of cancer survivors, recommending that survivors receive a treatment summary and survivorship care plan (SCPs). A focus on older breast cancer survivors is needed, as they are the majority of the breast cancer population and their experiences and perspectives of SCPs is limited in the literature. This pilot study utilized a mixed methods approach (focus groups and self-report questionnaire data) to gather information on older (≥65 years) breast cancer survivors’ perspectives of their SCPs, cancer survivorship, and communication with their health-care providers. The questionnaire was completed individually by the participants prior to the focus group and contained items on basic demographics and their health status following cancer treatment. The focus groups indicated that only a minority of women actually developed a SCP. Those who developed a SCP in collaboration with their providers valued the personal care and attention received. However, some participants reported poor communication with their providers and within their health-care team, resulting in frustration and confusion. Participants’ suggestions for ideal SCPs included better education and personalization, particularly in appropriate nutrition and exercise, and managing side effects and comorbidities. Lastly, the women believed that additional long-term care resources, such as health coaches, were important in improving their survivorship. These findings provide insight into enhancing the content, communication, and application of SCPs to improve the survivorship experience of older breast cancer survivors.

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