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Beyond sexual assessment: lessons learned from couples post radical prostatectomy.

C A Monturo1, P D Rogers, M Coleman

  • 1University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|April 5, 2002
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Advanced practice nurses (APNs) shared experiences implementing psychosexual support for couples after prostate cancer surgery. Key lessons emphasize open communication, structured guidance, and building trust for better sexual health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Radical prostate cancer surgery significantly impacts couples' psychosexual function.
  • There is a need for specialized nursing protocols to address these challenges.
  • Advanced practice nurses (APNs) play a crucial role in post-operative sexual health rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To share experiences of APNs implementing a home-based nursing protocol for psychosexual function in couples after prostate cancer surgery.
  • To identify key lessons learned from this implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of research-based articles.
  • Application of the PLISSIT Model for sexual rehabilitation counseling.
  • Incorporation of authors' clinical experiences.

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Main Results:

  • Five key lessons for communicating about sexuality and intimacy were identified.
  • Lessons include regular self-awareness checks, using structured interview guides, fostering trust, attending to cues, and providing comprehensive sexual expression information.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating sexual health assessment into routine care is vital.
  • APNs must proactively initiate discussions on sexual concerns, as patients often do not volunteer this information.
  • Effective communication strategies are essential for supporting couples' psychosexual well-being post-surgery.