title: Barriers to addressing patient sexuality in nursing practice.
abstract: Sexuality assessment and counseling are part of the nurse's professional role, but few nurses integrate this awareness into practice. Findings of this study suggest that educational programs are needed to help nurses develop confidence and comfort in dealing with patient sexuality.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Morris A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Magnan
authors.forename: Kathleen E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Reynolds
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Galvin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012731:Sex Counseling; D019529:Sexuality; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017748:Time Management; D016526:Workload