PLISSIT model: sexual counseling for breast cancer survivors

ABSTRACT Objective: Reporting the experience of use of the PLISSIT model as tool for the nursing care of breast cancer survivors with sexual dysfunction. Method: case study developed from January to August 2017, in the outpatient mastology clinic and sexuality service of a maternity in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, with 15 breast cancer survivors. Results: sexual counseling sessions were conducted using the PLISSIT model to address sexual issues, highlighting the particularities of women who experience survival after the treatment of breast cancer. Final considerations: the model used in the practice of nursing care is customary and allows identifying issues experienced by women, as it has easy availability and practicality for use by nursing professionals, helping to address sexual matters with greater tranquility.

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Perceived sexual dysfunction in breast cancer survivors

Frontiers in Women’s Health ◽

10.15761/fwh.1000146 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Terri A. Zomerlei ◽

Elizabeth A. Block ◽

Jamie L. Caughran ◽

Jessica L. Keto

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors

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A Shared Journey To a Better Future: Mutual Support Among Breast Cancer Survivors and Their First-Degree Relatives

10.21203/rs.3.rs-687689/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shao-Hua Chen ◽

Jun-E Liu ◽

Dong-Mei Guo ◽

Ya-Li Su ◽

Yan-Fei Liu

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors ◽

External Support ◽

Mutual Support ◽

First Degree Relatives ◽

Purposeful Sampling ◽

Windy Weather ◽

Depth Interviews

Abstract Purpose Breast cancer affects survivors and their first-degree relatives. They face breast cancer together as a unit. This study aimed to explore the mutual support of breast cancer survivors and their first-degree relatives in their joint coping with breast cancer. Methods A qualitative case study with purposeful sampling was conducted. Ten breast cancer survivors and 21 of their first-degree relatives were recruited for in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed by thematic analysis using MAXQDA software. Results Three themes were extracted under the overarching theme “a shared journey to a better future”: 1. “Mutual support is needed as we are in the same boat,” suggesting mutual support in responding to breast cancer; 2. “We experience stormy and windy weather during our journey,” emphasizing challenges encountered in providing support; and 3. “Sunny and breezy days are a gift for both of us,” indicating they perceived reciprocity during the process of mutual support. Conclusions Mutual support was an important feature of breast cancer survivors and first-degree relatives coping with breast cancer and beneficial to both groups. However, significant challenges in supporting each other were reported, indicating the necessity of external support in coping with breast cancer. Health professionals should not ignore first-degree relatives of breast cancer survivors, and need to support both of these groups.

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A Case Study: Investigation of Yoga’s Potential to Treat Breast Cancer Survivors Facing Cancer Related Fatigue

Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy ◽

10.4172/2157-7595.1000125 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 02 (05) ◽

Author(s):

Kalpana Ojha

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors ◽

Cancer Related Fatigue ◽

Treat Breast Cancer

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Sexual Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Survivors

American Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1097/coc.0000000000000552 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 42 (6) ◽

pp. 500-506 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Christy Gandhi ◽

Elizabeth Butler ◽

Sarah Pesek ◽

Rebecca Kwait ◽

David Edmonson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors

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Abstract P2-13-14: Sexual dysfunction among breast cancer survivors in adjuvant endocrine treatment

10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs19-p2-13-14 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mia F Andersen ◽

Astrid Højgaard ◽

Charlotte B Rotboel ◽

Anders Bonde Jensen

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors ◽

Endocrine Treatment

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“I Lost My Gift to Him”: The Consequences of Female Sexual Dysfunction on Breast Cancer Survivors in Malaysia

Archives of Sexual Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10508-021-02051-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Siti Nuryati Che Ya ◽

Rosediani Muhamad ◽

Rosnani Zakaria ◽

Norhasmah Mohd Zain ◽

Azlina Ishak ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Sexual Dysfunction ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors ◽

Female Sexual Dysfunction

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Women Breast Cancer Survivors: Stories of Change and Meaning

Journal of Mental Health Counseling ◽

10.17744/mehc.32.3.q14777j84kx3285x ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 32 (3) ◽

pp. 265-282 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Claudia Sadler-Gerhardt ◽

Cynthia Reynolds ◽

Paula Britton ◽

Sharon Kruse

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Posttraumatic Growth ◽

Breast Cancer Survivors ◽

Meaning Making ◽

Future Research ◽

Qualitative Investigation ◽

Health Counseling

Breast cancer research has addressed prevention, early treatment, and quality of life, but research from the perspective of survivors has been limited. This is a qualitative investigation of the experience of eight women breast cancer survivors, ranging in age from 28 to 80 at diagnosis, six of whom were Caucasian and two African American. The research consisted of a phenomenological and case study examination of change and meaning-making during their experience. The findings support a posttraumatic growth model of change as part of survivorship for the participants, as well as the presence of negative changes and a state of new normal in their lives. Recommendations are made for mental health counseling and for future research.

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