- Approximately 50% of individuals experience sexual dysfunction following stroke.
- Despite the high incidence of sexual dysfunction following stroke, sexuality is not commonly addressed as part of stroke rehabilitation.
- Sexual difficulties encompass more than just the physical act of sexual intercourse.
- There is a complex interplay between physical and psychosocial factors that can impact on sexual functioning after stroke.
- There are tools available, such as the PLISSIT model, that can help health professionals address sexuality.
- Health professionals should be aware that they have a responsibility in addressing sexuality but should also be aware of their professional limitations.
- To date, the findings of a Cochrane Review (2020) of the literature reports that there is insufficient evidence regarding the efficacy of post stroke rehabilitation interventions and highlights the need for further high quality research in this important area of stroke rehabilitation.
Reference: McDermott & Rochette (2020)
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