title: Discussing sexuality with patients in a motor neurone disease clinic.
abstract: Sexual relationships remain an important aspect of life for people living with motor neurone disease. This article explores the use of the Extended-PLISSIT model when discussing relationships and sexual function with patients and their partners in a motor neurone disease clinic. The model provides a structured approach to assist discussions with patients as well as promoting reflection and exchange of knowledge in the multidisciplinary team. It is a useful model when addressing issues that are sometimes difficult to discuss.
authors.affiliation: Oxford Centre for Enablement, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford. rachael.marsden@noc.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Rachael
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marsden
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Botell
mesh_terms: D000004:Abbreviations as Topic; D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000523:psychology; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D008960:Models, Psychological; D016472:Motor Neuron Disease / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012731:Sex Counseling / Q000458:organization & administration; D019529:Sexuality / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology