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Shenda Maulina Wulandari1,2, Su-Ying Fang1,3, Chia-Chieh Huang1,3

  • 1Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.

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Couple-Based Interventions (CBIs) can improve intimacy for cancer survivors and partners, but research needs more standardized measures and cultural adaptation. This review highlights common strategies and identifies key areas for future research in cancer survivorship care.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Intimacy challenges are prevalent among cancer survivors and their partners, often impacting quality of life.
  • These challenges are frequently overlooked within standard cancer care protocols.
  • Couple-Based Interventions (CBIs) are designed to address and improve intimacy in relationships affected by cancer.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a scoping review of Couple-Based Interventions (CBIs) for cancer survivors and their partners.
  • To map the existing literature on CBIs, identifying intervention components, delivery methods, and outcome measurements.
  • To identify research gaps and areas for future development in the field of cancer survivorship and intimacy.

Main Methods:

  • The review followed Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • A systematic search of literature was conducted up to January 2026.
  • Thirty-two studies focusing on CBIs for cancer survivors were included in the analysis.

Main Results:

  • Most studies originated from Western countries and concentrated on breast and prostate cancer survivors.
  • Emotional intimacy was the most commonly assessed aspect, whereas physical intimacy received limited attention.
  • Psychosexual education and virtual delivery formats were frequently utilized intervention strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Couple-Based Interventions (CBIs) demonstrate potential for enhancing intimacy in cancer survivorship.
  • There is a need for standardized measurement tools to assess intervention effectiveness.
  • Future research should focus on cultural adaptation of CBIs and explore expanded roles for healthcare providers in delivering these interventions.