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The screening sexual history. Getting to the problem.
1Ventura County Medical Center, California.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|February 1, 1991
Summary
Screening geriatric patients for sexual health issues is crucial. Routine sexual history taking improves communication, uncovers problems, and benefits both patients and clinicians.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Sexual Health
- Clinical Communication
Background:
- Discussing sexual functioning can be challenging for elderly patients and healthcare providers.
- This reticence creates a barrier to effective communication and therapeutic intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of routinely eliciting a sexual history from geriatric patients.
- To demonstrate the benefits of addressing sexual health concerns in older adults.
Main Methods:
- Routine elicitation of a screening sexual history from geriatric patients.
- Analysis of clinical data obtained through this screening process.
Main Results:
- Screening yields valuable clinical data regarding sexual functioning.
- Patients become more aware of potential sexual health issues.
- Establishes a foundation for future discussions on sexual health concerns.
Conclusions:
- Routine sexual history screening in geriatric patients offers significant benefits.
- It enhances patient-provider communication and facilitates timely therapeutic interventions.
- The advantages for both patients and clinicians outweigh the time investment.