Table 1.

Examples from individual appointments demonstrating where the perspectives of health care professionals and patients on “usefulness” of the EASSi tool differed or were consistent.

Health care professional views on “usefulness” of the discussion	Patient views on the same discussion	Views differed (−) or were consistent (+)
“...patient and his wife expressed they were not concerned about absent sexual function” [Clinical nurse specialist, Uro-oncology]	“I read through the information on the tablet and found it informative” [6 months after radiotherapy, ongoing hormone therapy, has a current partner]	−
“...patient was keen to focus on fatigue and emotions rather than sexual function” [Clinical nurse specialist, Surgical oncology]	“it was useful finding out about side-effects on your sex life in general, including the information on erectile dysfunction” [less than 6 months after radiotherapy, ongoing hormone therapy, no current partner]	−
“...patient was not sexually active and not really concerned about sex life at all” [Clinical nurse specialist, Uro-oncology]	“dealing with the nurse about sex was far more informative and helpful than dealing with the doctor. I could have done with this type of appointment when first diagnosed” [more than 6 months after radiotherapy, ongoing hormone therapy, has a current partner]	−
“...they were not concerned. They were able to get erections, with dry orgasms” [Clinical nurse specialist, Urology]	“...it made the discussion easier, especially around lack of sex drive and the problems resulting from treatment. The conversation could have actually been longer” [more than 6 months after radiotherapy, ongoing hormone therapy, has a current partner]	−
“...it was very useful, it made discussing the topic easier and covered more depth and detail. Very easy to discuss delicate area” [General practitioner]	“...it helped with understanding the positives of aftercare after prostate cancer and with knowing there is good support after surgery. The info provided was helpful” [more than 6 months after surgery, has a current partner]	+
“...it prompted me to suggest getting more advice from the GP and ask about a trial of a PDE5 inhibitor” [Clinical nurse specialist, Uro-oncology]	“...getting the tablet explained was good, it helped a lot” [less than 6 months after radiotherapy, has a current partner]	+
“...This gentleman was very open to the discussion and use of the technology to assist the conversation. Made conversation easier. He recognized himself in the issues presented” [Nurse, Oncology]	“...having read all the literature given to me at the start (several times) I knew what to expect but it is helpful to discuss where you are and to set yourself some goals” [less than 6 months after radiotherapy, has a current partner]	+