Training rehabilitation teams in sexual health care: A description and evaluation of a multidisciplinary intervention

Pieters, Riet; Kedde, Harald; Bender, Jim

doi:10.1080/09638288.2016.1271026

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“…They defined sexual health as “a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction, or infirmity” ( WHO, 2018 ). For the past 30 years the American Occupational Therapy Association has identified sexuality as an activity of daily living, which inherently establishes it as an important priority in rehabilitation medicine ( Elliott et al, 2017 ; Pieters et al, 2018 ). Evidence suggests there are several reasons implicated to explain why health-care providers under-address sexual health in men with traumatic spinal cord injuries.…”

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“…Research with health-care providers has established that they often perceive many barriers to discussing sexuality with their patients ( Pieters et al, 2018 ). These barriers include perceived deficits in their knowledge and expertise, discomfort in asking about and addressing sexual concerns, lack of time and/or adequate reimbursement, and perception of expertise elsewhere ( Elliott et al, 2017 ; New et al, 2016 ; Pieters et al, 2018 ). In addition, health-care professionals often wait for patients to mention concerns about sexuality ( Pieters et al, 2018 ).…”

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“…These barriers include perceived deficits in their knowledge and expertise, discomfort in asking about and addressing sexual concerns, lack of time and/or adequate reimbursement, and perception of expertise elsewhere ( Elliott et al, 2017 ; New et al, 2016 ; Pieters et al, 2018 ). In addition, health-care professionals often wait for patients to mention concerns about sexuality ( Pieters et al, 2018 ). Many patients feel embarrassed about bringing up the topic of sexuality, are unclear about which provider to approach with their questions, and/or feel uncertain about provider comfort with discussing sexual health ( Elliott et al, 2017 ).…”

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Sexual Health in Men With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries: A Review and Recommendations for Primary Health-Care Providers

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Sexual health has been well established as a salient priority for men following traumatic spinal cord injury; yet, it continues to be under-addressed by health-care providers in both inpatient and community settings. Given that most men with traumatic spinal cord injuries will be followed by community-based primary health-care providers, including family physicians and nurse practitioners, for their long-term health-care needs, these clinicians are well positioned to address ongoing sexual health issues with this population. A scoping review of literature published between 2007 and 2017 inclusive was undertaken to identify what is known about the sexual health of men with spinal cord injuries. Twenty articles met the inclusion criteria. The findings are presented in four themes: (a) patterns and diversity of sexual health concerns; (b) sexual health recovery as an ongoing priority; (c) clinical barriers to addressing sexual health concerns, and (d) recommended interventions and strategies for primary health-care providers. The findings indicate that physiological changes as well as psychological and social factors influence men’s sexual function following spinal cord injury, and that sexual health recovery is an enduring rehabilitation priority. Several barriers including lack of sexual rehabilitation services and consensus around clinician roles, and societal stigmas related to disability and sexuality impede treatment. Attention to sexual health recovery has mainly focused on formal rehabilitation settings; however, many evidence-based clinical strategies and resources are relevant to and adaptable for primary care providers caring for these men in the community.

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Sexual Health in Men With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries: A Review and Recommendations for Primary Health-Care Providers

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“…Our findings confirm the intuitive association of sexual dysfunction in patients with some of the most disabling chronic neurologic diseases. We believe that the performance of other studies targeted to a better understanding of the pathologic pathways involved, and the offering of better therapeutic options, would be highly advisable 37 . We therefore believe that sexuality should be addressed during regular consultations, because through the diagnosis of sexual problems, neurologists can offer both advice and treatment, thus improving the patient's quality of living.…”

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Everything you always wanted to know about sex and Neurology: neurological disability and sexuality

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Disability proved to be the main variable related to the presence of sexual dysfunction. Patients with ALS had the worst rates of sexual dysfunction. Patients with MS were similar to the control group. As for the PD group, no patient had normal sexuality. Finally, in stroke patients, the presence of comorbidities and their treatment may have negatively influenced sexuality. These findings showed that patients with chronic neurological diseases have sexual dysfunction and underscore the need for neurologists to know and address this problem.

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“…According to the World Health Organization, sexual health is the physical, mental and social fullness of sexuality, and everyone has the right to reach out sexual information and to experience sexual intercourse for enjoyment or for breeding purposes (1). To be able to talk about complete sexual health, sexual functions must be fully functioning (2).…”

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Evaluation of Factors Affecting Sexual Functions and Contraceptive Method Preferences of Women

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Aim: Sexual function is a complex process that is influenced by physical, biological and emotional factors. The use of contraception is very common among women and can affect women's sexual functions in various ways. The aim of this study was to investigate of factors affecting sexual functions and contraceptive method preferences of women. Material and Methods: The study was planned in cross-sectional descriptive pattern and women between the ages of 18-49 who were not in menopause and who used contraception were included in the study. Sociodemographic data form and Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) were used to collect data. The independent effects of different determinants on sexual dysfunction were evaluated by logistic regression analysis model. Results: In this study, 45.5% of women were found to have sexual dysfunction (FSFI score <26.55). Logistic regression analysis of sexual dysfunction revealed that using modern contraceptive methods (OR= 0.393, 95% CI 0.191-0.808) and considering that the income was adequate (OR= 0.405, 95% CI 0.211-0.780) were found to be protective factors, while presence of chronic disease (OR= 2.639, 95% CI 1.074-6.481), vaginal discharge (OR= 2.121, 95% CI 1.130-3.937) and self-decision on method of contraception by herself (OR= 3.331, 95% CI 1.471-7.543) were found to be risk factors. Conclusion: The use of modern contraceptive methods can protect women from sexual dysfunction when compared to traditional contraceptive methods. If the method of contraception used by women is learned and the directions they need are made, their sexual life and quality of life can be improved.

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Training rehabilitation teams in sexual health care: A description and evaluation of a multidisciplinary intervention

Cited by 35 publications

References 22 publications

Sexual Health in Men With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries: A Review and Recommendations for Primary Health-Care Providers

Sexual Health in Men With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries: A Review and Recommendations for Primary Health-Care Providers

Everything you always wanted to know about sex and Neurology: neurological disability and sexuality

Evaluation of Factors Affecting Sexual Functions and Contraceptive Method Preferences of Women

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