Psychosexual nursing / Robert Irwin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Irwin, Robert, 1965-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychosexual disorders.

Sex counseling.

Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological--therapy.

Medical Subjects:

Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological--therapy.

Physical Description:

viii, 184 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Whurr Publishers, 2002.

Summary:

The focus of this book is on helping practitioners recognize and respond appropriately to psychosexual anxiety and distress. Recent research suggests that the sexual concerns of patients still go unaddressed and that communication with patients about sexual issues is generally inadequate. Psychosexual anxiety and distress occur as the consequence of changes or threats to the sexual aspects of an individual's self-concept. Such changes may occur as the consequence of illness, disability, ageing, altered sexual function, relationship difficulties, loss and other psychosocial events. Sexual distress and anxieties that go unrecognized may lead to sexual and interpersonal problems which in turn create further anxiety or distress. As a consequence, a vicious circle of altered sexual self-concept, psychosexual anxiety and distress, and alterations in sexual response and satisfaction, can become quickly established. This book gives a thorough grounding in the principles of the care of patients with psychosexual problems.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Psychosexual anxiety and distress 3

Chapter 2 Professional issues in psychosexual care 17

Chapter 3 Psychosexual nursing skills 34

Chapter 4 Altered sexual interest and response 50

Chapter 5 Sexual dysfunction 76

Part II Psychosexual issues in sexual health care 97

Chapter 6 Reproductive sexual health 99

Chapter 7 Sexual orientation 112

Chapter 8 Sexually transmitted infections 121

Chapter 9 Sexual assault and sexual abuse 134

Chapter 10 Sexual variations and issues relating to gender identity 146.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1861563418

OCLC:

50939605