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  • Urology
  • Andrology
  • Sexual Medicine

Background:

  • The RigiScan® is a conventional tool for diagnosing erectile dysfunction (ED), differentiating psychogenic from organic causes.
  • Its use has declined due to noted disadvantages, prompting an investigation into patient experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore patient perspectives on the RigiScan®'s advantages and disadvantages.
  • To identify patient preferences for future diagnostic devices for nocturnal erectile function assessment.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted with patients who underwent RigiScan® examinations at two medical centers.
  • A pretested questionnaire assessed experiences, satisfaction, and suggestions for improvement, achieving a 39.2% response rate.

Main Results:

  • Patients reported challenges with RigiScan® application (difficulty: 4.6/9), sleep quality (5.5/9), and pain (4.7/9).
  • Despite difficulties, 69.6% felt the device met expectations, but 30.4% were dissatisfied.
  • Key improvement areas identified were device size, user-friendliness, sound, hygiene, and pain.

Conclusions:

  • Patients undergoing nocturnal erectile function assessment with RigiScan® prefer a more patient-friendly and less intrusive diagnostic device.
  • Further research is recommended to develop and evaluate new sensors with improved characteristics to enhance patient satisfaction.