Krankheitserleben, Partnerschaft und Sexualität bei Patienten mit COPD

Relationship between the symptoms of COPD and the quality of sexual life

“…Ibanez et al reported that lung functions affect sexual health [ 25 ]. Borgmann et al reported that as the severity of COPD increases, the disease and its burden worsen, sexuality is negatively affected, and partner dependence increases [ 26 ]. Reda et al determined that the severity of asthma affects sexuality, and that 90% of asthmatic patients have sexual dysfunction and have a lower quality of life.…”

Development of a Communication Instrument to Address Sexuality in COPD: COSY

“…We examined the content of 18 publications in detail. [2][3][4][5]8,9,[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26] They showed that a substantial proportion of persons living with COPD perceive problems and miscommunication around sexual issues. The most frequent problems reported in maintaining sexual activity were fatigue, COPD symptoms, anxiety because of breathing problems, activity intolerance, and loss of positive body image.…”

“…1 Human sexuality is a universal part of living that impacts quality of life but it is often ignored when caring for people affected by COPD. 2,3 Despite the fact that intimacy and sexual activity can be markedly affected by breathlessness, fatigue, and anxiety, 4,5 sexuality is rarely addressed by health care professionals (HCPs) or patients. Stereotypes of older and chronically ill people often ignore the significance of intimacy and sexual fulfillment with respect to quality of life and emotional well-being.…”

“…6,7 When sexual-function and intimacy are reduced by illness, treatment, or anxiety, well-being and quality of life worsen in people affected by COPD. 4,8 Concerns about sexual activity are just as legitimate as concerns about any other physical activity in people with COPD and should be addressed in a respectful way.…”