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Sexual assessment and counseling in primary care
1School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Department of Family Nursing Care, USA.
Nurse Practitioner Forum
|March 3, 1998
Summary
Nurse practitioners play a vital role in sexual health assessment and counseling. This article outlines key topics and the PLISSIT (Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy) model for effective client care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Sexual Health
- Primary Care
Background:
- Sexual health is a critical component of overall well-being.
- Primary care settings offer opportunities for sexual health discussions.
- Nurse practitioners are well-positioned to address client sexual health concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the role of nurse practitioners in sexual health assessment.
- To identify common sexual health concerns in primary care clients.
- To outline essential components of effective sexual counseling.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to identify key topics and counseling models.
- Description of the nurse practitioner's role in sexual health.
- Explanation of the PLISSIT model for sexual counseling.
Main Results:
- Identification of primary care clients' potential sexual health concerns.
- Emphasis on establishing trust and systematic questioning.
- Detailed explanation of the PLISSIT model's application.
Conclusions:
- Nurse practitioners are essential in providing sexual health assessment and counseling.
- The PLISSIT model offers a structured approach to sexual counseling.
- Resources for further sexual education and health information are provided.