Open communication can restore self-esteem. Sexuality issues related to cystectomy for stoma formation.
Patients' sexuality entails much more than sexual relations. Sexual health is the right of all human beings, whatever their age. Sexual implications associated with cystectomy must not be ignored. Sympathetic counselling is important and nurses should receive tuition on this aspect.
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D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D015653:Cystectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D012649:Self Concept; D012723:Sex; D012731:Sex Counseling