title: Impact of psychotropic medication on sexuality: literature review.
abstract: Psychotropic medication continues to be a central element in the care and treatment of people experiencing mental health problems. Nurses have a key role to play in patient education and in monitoring the benefits and side effects of prescribed drugs. However, evidence suggests that nurses tend to ignore or minimize side effects that impact on sexuality and sexual function. The focus of this article is on exploring the literature on psychotropic medication and sexual dysfunction.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin.
authors.forename: Agnes
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Higgins
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D015984:Causality; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D012944:Social Support
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs