A workshop for educating nurses to address sexual health in patients with breast cancer Journal Article
| Authors: | Smith, A.; Baron, R. H. |
| Article Title: | A workshop for educating nurses to address sexual health in patients with breast cancer |
| Abstract: | Breast cancer is associated with significant sexual side effects. However, nurses and other healthcare providers are often reluctant to initiate a discussion about sexual health with their patients because of numerous barriers, including knowledge, time, and confidence. This article describes the development and implementation of a sexual health workshop for oncology nurses intended to increase their knowledge about common sexual side effects in patients with breast cancer, strengthen their confdence in addressing sexual health, and provide them with tools and resources to educate their patients. At a Glance Sexual health should be an integral component of patient assessment and education. Nurses should review management strategies and address common sexual side effects related to the disease and its treatment with their patients. To increase knowledge and confdence, nurses should practice the communication strategies and review the content and resources provided in the workshop. © 2015 by the Oncology Nursing Society. |
| Keywords: | breast cancer; sexual health; role playing; communication strategies; sexual side effects |
| Journal Title: | Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing |
| Volume: | 19 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1092-1095 |
| Publisher: | Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) |
| Date Published: | 2015-06-01 |
| Start Page: | 248 |
| End Page: | 250 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1188/15.cjon.248-250 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 26000573 |
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| Notes: | Export Date: 3 June 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
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