Adherence to recommendations and improvement over time in men with erectile dysfunction |
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Authors: | Leonore Tiefer Ph.D. Arnold Melman M.D. |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Urology, Beth Israel Medical Center, 10003 New York, New York, USA;(2) Department of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, USA |
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Abstract: | Men with erectile problems seen for a comprehensive urology-department-based medical and psychological evaluation were sent questionnaires 2 to 3 years later. A representative sample of 99 (52%) responded. The majority (51%) has taken no action and reported that their sexual function was no better. Patients were more likely to comply with a recommendation for sex therapy than with one for a penile prosthesis. This was related to their attitude towards mental health professionals. These findings suggest the need for more knowledge of patient psychology and expectations.These data were presented in preliminary form at the Tenth Meeting of the International Academy of Sex Research, Cambridge, England, September 1984. |
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Keywords: | erectile dysfunction follow-up patient compliance male sexuality |
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