title: Sexuality and prostatectomy: nursing assessment and intervention.
abstract: Erectile dysfunction is a known adverse effect associated with prostate cancer treatment. Established nursing interventions can positively affect the sexual functioning of these individuals and improve their quality of life.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
authors.forename: Elaine H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Darst
mesh_terms: D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D022143:Family Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D012307:Risk Factors; D019529:Sexuality