Prehabilitation for radiotherapy-induced vaginal and sexual health issues: Women's experiences of a novel intervention
Integrating vaginal dilator therapy into prehabilitation may enhance preparedness, promote self-care, and reduce distress during pelvic radiotherapy. Further research is needed to confirm benefits and tailor support to individual needs.
Authors
- Karin Örmon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0228-1358)
- Emma Ohlsson‐Nevo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6185-2328)
- Ulrica Langegård (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8174-579X)
- Katarina Sjövall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8400-8020)
- Linda Åkeflo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6795-1092)
- Lisa Goldkuhl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5392-0455)
- Per Fessé (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0005-2500)
- Eva Elmerstig (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2255-6547)
- Kristin Kunni
- Karin Ahlberg
- Emelie Blomqvist
- Josefin Höynä Wessberg
Institutions
- Uppsala University Hospital (SE)
- Malmö University (SE)
- Kristianstad University (SE)
- Örebro University (SE)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- University of Gävle (SE)
- Centre for Research and Development (ZW)
- Blekinge Institute of Technology (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Oncology Nursing
- Published
- 2025-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2025.103011
- Primary Topic
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Västra Götalandsregionen
- Cancerfonden