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Addressing the gaps in post-stroke sexual activity rehabilitation: patient perspectives
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Prior, S and Reeves, N and Peterson, G and Jaffray, L and Campbell, S, Addressing the gaps in post-stroke sexual activity rehabilitation: patient perspectives, Healthcare, 7, (1) Article 25. ISSN 2227-9032 (2019) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.3390/healthcare7010025
Abstract
Sexual dysfunction is common but often under-recognised or neglected after stroke.
This study sought to identify the existing methods for providing information and discussion
on post-stroke sexual activity, and perceived gaps from the patient perspective. A sample of
1265 participants who had been admitted to any of the four major public hospitals in Tasmania,
Australia, with stroke (International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) group B70) were mailed a
survey assessing their experiences with, and opinions about, receipt of post-stroke sexual activity
education. One hundred and eighty-three participants (14.5%) responded; of these, 65% were male
and the mean age was 69.1 years. The results indicated that, whilst over 30% or participants wanted
to receive information related to post-stroke sexual activity, only a small proportion of participants
(8.2%) had received this. In terms of the method of receiving this information, participants preferred
to receive this from a doctor in a private discussion with or without their partner present. The delivery
of post-stroke sexual activity information and education is inconsistent and fails to meet patient
needs within major Tasmanian hospitals, highlighting the importance of developing sound, routine,
post-stroke education and information processes.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | stroke, patient-centered care, Tasmania, sexual activity |
| Research Division: | Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Allied health and rehabilitation science |
| Research Field: | Rehabilitation |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Provision of health and support services |
| Objective Field: | Allied health therapies (excl. mental health services) |
| UTAS Author: | Prior, S (Dr Sarah Prior) |
| UTAS Author: | Reeves, N (Ms Nicole Reeves) |
| UTAS Author: | Peterson, G (Professor Gregory Peterson) |
| UTAS Author: | Jaffray, L (Mrs Linda Jaffray) |
| UTAS Author: | Campbell, S (Professor Steven Campbell) |
| ID Code: | 130717 |
| Year Published: | 2019 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 5 |
| Deposited By: | Medicine |
| Deposited On: | 2019-02-08 |
| Last Modified: | 2020-08-17 |
| Downloads: | 71 View Download Statistics |
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