Efficacy of sexological healthcare for people with chronic diseases and physical disabilities

J Sex Marital Ther. 2010;36(3):282-94. doi: 10.1080/00926231003719798.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in a short and well-structured psychosexual therapy was effective for people with a broad range of physical impairments and chronic diseases. Data were collected from 37 men and 10 women (between 30 and 70 years of age). The results demonstrated that psychosexual therapy has a positive effect on several areas of sexual well-being: less relational stress and sexual stress and an increase in sexual satisfaction, sexual esteem, sexual interaction competence, and a higher frequency in sexual contact. Although based on a relatively small sample, these findings clearly indicate that people with physical impairments can benefit from psychosexual therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Chronic Disease / psychology
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personal Satisfaction
  • Persons with Disabilities / psychology*
  • Program Evaluation
  • Psychotherapy / methods*
  • Self Concept
  • Sexology / methods*
  • Sexual Behavior / psychology*