Sex after Stroke: A Content Analysis of Printable Educational Materials Available Online

Hamam, Natalie; McCluskey, Annie; Robbins, Spring Chenoa Cooper

doi:10.1111/j.1747-4949.2011.00758.x

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“…A study from Korea [12] demonstrated that the knowledge possessed by patient and spouses on sexual function after stroke was directly correlated to sexual frequency and satisfaction. Another study [25] aimed to identify, describe, and analyze printable educational materials on sexual concerns that are available online and easily shared with stroke survivors. The authors concluded that in the absence of evidence‐based interventions to address stroke survivor's sexual concerns, understanding the content of written educational material is important.…”

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“…However, there are some limitations to this method. Many issues that are raised in the written material lacked references [25]. Moreover, advice such as “talk to your doctor” may be insufficient because of the reported lack of training in sexual counseling among health care professionals [26].…”

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“…Despite the aforementioned knowledge on sexual dysfunction in post‐stroke patients, insufficient attention is given to this problem by health care professionals. Results of a study seeking existing material on line about sexual function after stroke discovered that solutions and reassurance were general, nonspecific, and often not supported by evidence [25].…”

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Sexual Function in Post-Stroke Patients: Considerations for Rehabilitation

Rosenbaum

Vadas

Kalichman

2014

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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Introduction While the rehabilitation goals of post-stroke patients include improving quality of life and returning to functional activities, the extent to which sexual activity is addressed as part of the standard rehabilitation process is unknown. Moreover, the specific sexual concerns of stroke patients, including the effect of stroke on intimate relationships and sexuality of the partner, the ability to physically engage in sex, and the effect of psychological components such as role identity, depression, and anxiety on sexuality, all warrant examination by rehabilitation professionals. Aim The aim of this study is to examine the existing literature on sexuality and stroke patients in order to better understand how the sexual lives of stroke patients and their partners are affected and to provide recommendations to rehabilitation professionals for addressing sexuality as part of treatment. Methods Narrative review, PubMed, PEDro, ISI Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases (inception—December 2012) were searched for the key words “stroke,” “sexual dysfunction,” “sexuality,” “quality of life,” and their combination. All relevant articles in English and secondary references were reviewed. Main Outcome Measures We report the results of the literature review. Results Sexual dysfunction and decreased sexual satisfaction are common in the post-stroke population and are related to physical, psychosocial, and relational factors. However, they are not adequately addressed in post-stroke rehabilitation. Conclusions As sexual function is an important component to quality of life and activities of daily living, physicians and rehabilitation specialists, including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, should receive training in addressing sexuality in the treatment of post-stroke patients. Sexologists and sex therapists should be an integral part of the rehabilitation team.

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Sexual Function in Post-Stroke Patients: Considerations for Rehabilitation

Rosenbaum

Vadas

Kalichman

2014

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

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“…However, the information available on the internet has been seriously questioned concerning quality and direction (ie, with a focus on the problem rather than the solution). 17…”

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