Implementation of a Nurse-Led Clinical Program to Decrease Sexual Dysfunction Among Gynecological Cancer Patient
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether a nurse-led program can improve screening and referral rates for sexual dysfunction and improve sexual health care in individuals with gynecological cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does participation in a nurse-led program improve the treatment of sexual dysfunction in individuals with gynecological cancer? Does the program increase the frequency of screenings and referrals for sexual dysfunction? Participants will: Complete a visit with an advanced practice provider. Fill out the Female Sexual Function Index survey. Allow the research team to review medical records.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 30–65 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion: * Patients with a gynecologic cancer history * Patients ages 30-65 years old * Patients must have completed cancer treatment within the past 12 months * Patients may be on maintenance therapy Exclusion: * Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt-out." * Patients with severe psychiatric disorders that would impair consent or participation * Patients with neurological disorders affecting sexual function * Patients with a history of sexual violence or sexual assault
Interventions
- OtherNurse Led Sexual Health Clinical Program Intervention
In person visit with Advanced Practice Provider (APP) whom is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner in Oncology. Visit will include a focused pelvic exam, sexual health treatment plan, sexual health education, and referrals that follow the current Sexual Health Survivorship NCCN guidelines. A post visit telephone will be provided by the APP 8 weeks after APP visit for follow up questions and further education if needed.
Location
- Cedars Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, California