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Andrea Pozza1, David Veale2,3, Donatella Marazziti4
1Department of Medical Sciences, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of Siena, Siena, Italy. andrea.pozza@unisi.it.
Systematic Reviews
|January 11, 2020
Summary
This systematic review protocol outlines an investigation into sexual dysfunction and satisfaction in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It aims to synthesize existing data to understand the prevalence and impact of sexual issues in individuals with OCD.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Mental Health
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a significant cause of disability and reduced quality of life.
- Existing literature lacks comprehensive reviews on sexual dysfunction and satisfaction in OCD patients.
- This study addresses this gap by proposing a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare sexual dysfunction prevalence in OCD versus non-clinical groups.
- To investigate specific sexual dysfunctions and overall sexual satisfaction in OCD.
- To identify moderators influencing sexual dysfunction in OCD, such as demographics and comorbidities.
Main Methods:
- Protocol follows PRISMA-P guidelines for systematic reviews.
- Comprehensive literature search across multiple electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, etc.) and grey literature.
- Independent data extraction and quality assessment using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, with random-effect meta-analyses planned.
Main Results:
- This section is not applicable as the output is a protocol for a future systematic review and meta-analysis.
- The review will systematically synthesize data on sexual dysfunction and satisfaction in OCD.
- Potential moderators like gender, age, symptom severity, and comorbidities will be analyzed.
Conclusions:
- This review may inform clinical practice by emphasizing sexual health assessment in OCD.
- Findings could guide the development of targeted therapeutic strategies to improve quality of life for individuals with OCD.
- Potential limitations include heterogeneity in assessment tools and definitions of sexual dysfunction.
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