Adherence to recommendations and improvement over time in men with erectile dysfunction.
Men with erectile problems seen for a comprehensive urology-department-based medical and psychological evaluation were sent questionnaires 2 to 3 years later. A representative sample of 99 (52%) responded. The majority (51%) has taken no action and reported that their sexual function was no better. Patients were more likely to comply with a recommendation for sex therapy than with one for a penile prosthesis. This was related to their attitude towards mental health professionals. These findings suggest the need for more knowledge of patient psychology and expectations.
Tiefer
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Department of Urology, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York 10003.
Melman
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010410:Penile Erection