Journal article
Sexual counselling for patients with cardiovascular disease: protocol for a pilot study of the CHARMS sexual counselling intervention
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Sexual problems are common with cardiovascular disease, and can negatively impact quality of life. To address sexual problems, guidelines have identified the importance of sexual counselling during cardiac rehabilitation, yet this is rarely provided. The Cardiac Health and Relationship Management and Sexuality (CHARMS) intervention aims to improve the provision of sexual counselling in cardiac rehabilitation in Ireland.
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Authors
Murphy PJ; Mc Sharry J; Casey D; Doherty S; Gillespie P; Jaarsma T; Murphy AW; Newell J; O'Donnell M; Steinke EE
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 6, No. 6,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
June 2016
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011219
ISSN
2044-6055