title: Erectile dysfunction: meeting the needs of men with learning disabilities.
abstract: Erectile dysfunction is caused by physiological, psychological and sociocultural influences. This article discusses the relevance of erectile dysfunction to men with a learning disability. Erectile dysfunction is likely to be a hidden problem and an unmet health need for many men with a learning disability. Because of the paucity of published research in this area, the authors draw on their nursing experiences. They suggest a person-centred approach should be used to address the needs of these men, giving consideration to the sensitive nature of the problem.
authors.affiliation: University of Worcester, Worcester.
authors.forename: Neville
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Parkes
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Keoghan
mesh_terms: D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012919:Social Behavior