Sexual Dysfunction in Palliative Care Patients: An Assessment of Patient's Perspective

Primary Objectives:

• To determine the frequency of discussion about sexual dysfunction in palliative care patients.
• To evaluate the impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment on patient's sexual life.

Secondary Objectives:

• To evaluate patient self-reported severity of sexual dysfunction
• To evaluate the proportion of patients suffering distress from body image concerns
• To identify patient self-reported barriers that prevent discussion about sexual dysfunction
• To evaluate patient self-reported impact of sexual dysfunction on their wellbeing

Inclusion criteria

• All patients who are evaluated as follow-ups in the Supportive Care clinic, and able to voluntarily consent to participate in the study
• Patients must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English
• Diagnosis of cancer
• Patients who are 18 years of age or older

Exclusion criteria

• New patients (consults)
• Patient who have declined to participate, or who are unable to consent