Letters to the Editor: Discussing sexual health after traumatic brain injury: an unmet need!

In conclusion, taking into account the high prevalence of SD in men with TBI and its multifactorial etiology, we believe clinicians who treat patients with TBI should be properly trained in human sexuality in order to better meet the needs of these patients. Clinicians should be prepared to have frank, educated discussions on sexual functioning with all of their TBI patients so that they may provide valuable information to their patients on achieving healthy sexual functioning; this in turn will help their patients and their patients’ partners achieve a higher quality of life. References Bivona U, Antonucci G, Contrada M, et al. A biopsychosocial analysis of sexuality in adult males and their partners after severe traumatic brain injury. Brain Inj. 2016;30:1082–1095. Rees PM, Fowler CJ, Maas CP. Sexual function in men and women with neurological disorders. Lancet. 2007;369:512–525. Zasler ND. Subject review on head injury and sexual dysfunction. Brain Inj. 1997;11:389–390. Turner D, Schöttle D, Krueger R, Briken P. Sexual behavior and its correlates after traumatic brain injury. Curr Opin Psychiatry. 2015;28:180–187. Sander AM, Maestas KL, Pappadis MR, et al. NIDILRR traumatic brain injury model systems module project on sexuality after TBI: multicenter study of sexual functioning in spouses/partners of persons with traumatic brain injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016;97:753–759. Simpson G, Tate R, Ferry K, et al. Social, neuroradiologic, medical, and neuropsycho...
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