The impact on sexuality after diagnosis and treatment for a hematologic malignancy: findings from Australia.

摘要: Purpose/Objectives: To present findings on the impact of diagnosis and treatment sexuality for those diagnosed with a hematologic malignancy. Research Approach: A qualitative design based series open-ended interviews one focus group. Setting: Queensland, Australia. Participants: 50 participants representing major diagnostic groups. Methodologic Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, then coded thematically analyzed research. Findings: The disease ranged from experiencing no problems or having brief that passes over time, to who reported serious significantly affected their life satisfaction. Some concerns raised about taboo nature lack discussion topic. Conclusions: contradict prior research all patients cancer will experience an by treatment. current study indicates small subgroup individuals malignancies are acutely distressed issues regarding require follow-up. Interpretation: Individuals malignancy may have difficulties will, therefore, follow-up assistance. subset understanding, support, and, some, referral specialist. As obstacles still exist accessing appropriate professional support advice sexuality, oncology nursing can provide leadership in this area.