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Psychological screening of impotent men

L E Beutler, F B Scott, I Karacan

    The Journal of Urology
    |August 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a quick screening method using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) to help surgeons assess patients for sexual impotence corrective surgery and predict outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Sexual Health

    Background:

    • Advances in treating sexual impotence necessitate improved diagnostic and prognostic tools.
    • Urologic surgeons require reliable methods to evaluate candidates for corrective surgery.
    • Psychological factors play a role in the success of treatments for sexual dysfunction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present guidelines for a rapid screening procedure for sexual impotence.
    • To establish the diagnostic and prognostic utility of a psychological screening tool.
    • To assist urologic surgeons in patient selection for corrective operations.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), a widely available psychological test.
    • Developed and applied two specific decisional rules for MMPI interpretation.
    • Evaluated the MMPI's effectiveness through case histories.

    Main Results:

    • The MMPI screening procedure demonstrated diagnostic utility in evaluating patients with sexual impotence.
    • The test provided valuable prognostic information regarding the likelihood of successful surgical outcomes.
    • Case studies confirmed the MMPI's role in guiding treatment recommendations.

    Conclusions:

    • The MMPI, with specific decisional rules, offers a practical tool for urologic surgeons.
    • This rapid screening aids in determining patient suitability for corrective surgery for sexual impotence.
    • The MMPI assists in prognosis and informs treatment decisions for sexual dysfunction.

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