Sexuality and intimacy in cancer and palliative care in The Netherlands: a hermeneutic study

Health care professionals are increasingly aware of the impact of cancer and cancer treatment on sexuality and intimacy, which are important components of quality of life until death. However, professionals are struggling with addressing these issues with cancer patients and their partners (clients). One of the reasons is lack of in-depth knowledge of clients’ experiences. Aims of the study • To increase understanding of how cancer and cancer treatment impact upon the experience of sexuality and intimacy of patients and their partners • To increase understanding of how cancer patients and thei... Mehr ...