Narrative literature review: sexual dysfunction in the patient on hemodialysis.

Full Abstract

Sexual dysfunction is common in patients on hemodialysis. This narrative literature review utilized Roy's Adaptation Model to identify sexual dysfunction and its effect on adaptive modes in patients on hemodialysis. The majority of studies reviewed indicated a physiologic effect in men (78%). Fewer studies reported an effect on self-concept (66%), intimate relationship (21%), or family/social roles (less than 1%). Findings also revealed minimal patient expression of sexual dysfunction to health care providers.

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Author information

Author/s: Stewart, Merry (M);

Affiliation: University of Detroit Mercy Nurse Managed Center, Detroit, MI, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Nephrology nursing journal : journal of the American Nephrology Nurses' Association (Nephrol Nurs J), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2006 Nov-Dec; vol 33 (issue 6) : pp 631-41; quiz 642

Dates: Created 2007/01/15; Completed 2007/02/23;

PMID: 17219725, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Health
Communication
Family - psychology
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications; therapy
Models, Psychological
Narration

Nursing Methodology Research
Renal Dialysis - adverse effects; nursing; psychology
Research Design
Risk Factors
Role
Self Concept
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - etiology; prevention & control; psychology
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - etiology; prevention & control; psychology

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