Psychosexual Care of Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Survivors

Children

Jenna Sopfe¹  Robert Casey¹  Helen L. Coons²  Laura Reinman² 

[1] Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, USA;Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, USA;

关键词: AYA;    survivor;    fertility;    psychosexual;    sexual health;   

DOI  :  10.3390/children8111058

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of cancer have diverse psychosocial and medical needs, including those related to fertility and sexual health. Much of the focus of care around issues such as fertility and sexual health tends to be filtered through a biomedical lens. However, it is essential that health care providers assess and support AYA survivors using a biopsychosocial and contextual framework to ensure the most comprehensive and accurate understanding of AYA survivor needs, especially those related to psychosexual health. A trusting relationship between the multi-disciplinary medical team and the AYA survivor that allows for open discussion about the physical and psychosocial components of sexual health is key to providing best care and outcomes.

【 授权许可】

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