ArticleHand (New York, N.Y.)2024
Patient-Provider Communication on Concerns Related to Sexuality Following Upper Extremity Surgery.
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Abstract
backgroundSexuality and sexual health are important components of overall quality of life that can be affected by injuries, operations, and disease processes. Much of the research into health-related sexuality has been devoted to patients with spinal cord injuries and urogenital disease processes. There is very little research on the relationship of upper extremity injuries and their impact on a patient's sex life. The purposes of this study are to assess the proportion of patients who experience sexual limitation following upper extremity surgery and to assess the frequency of discussions regarding their sexual function with their surgeons.
methodsThis was a prospective study of a cohort of patients who had hand, shoulder, or arm surgery more than 6 weeks prior to study recruitment. Patients were approached during a follow-up visit with their hand surgeon and were provided with an deidentified survey that focused on upper extremity function, impact of upper extremity injury or surgery on sexual satisfaction, and patient-physician communication surrounding the topic.
resultsOf the patients surveyed, 11 (39%) reported that their upper extremity injury frequently negatively affected their sexual satisfaction. In addition, 9 patients (35%) reported that they wanted their surgeon to initiate discussion about recovery from surgery and its impact on sexual activity.
conclusionsUpper extremity injuries may negatively affect sexual well-being. Many people want their physician to discuss this with them. Additional research is necessary to qualitatively assess what interventions may be useful for this population as well as how to integrate these discussions into hand surgery clinic visits.
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