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What is the primary reason why physicians should consider social and psychological aspects of impotence when assessing patients with ED?
What is the primary reason why physicians should consider social and psychological aspects of impotence when assessing patients with ED?
What percentage of patients with ED may not respond to drug treatments?
What percentage of patients with ED may not respond to drug treatments?
What is the primary benefit of using Vacuum Suction Devices (VSD) in treating ED?
What is the primary benefit of using Vacuum Suction Devices (VSD) in treating ED?
What is the main reason why penile prosthesis implantation was not considered for the patient mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason why penile prosthesis implantation was not considered for the patient mentioned in the text?
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What is the success rate of injection therapy in treating ED?
What is the success rate of injection therapy in treating ED?
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What is the estimated percentage of men with ED who reported ED onset while using medications for hypertension?
What is the estimated percentage of men with ED who reported ED onset while using medications for hypertension?
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What is the primary focus of most studies on erectile dysfunction in elderly men from Asian countries?
What is the primary focus of most studies on erectile dysfunction in elderly men from Asian countries?
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What is a common emotional response experienced by patients with erectile dysfunction due to organic factors?
What is a common emotional response experienced by patients with erectile dysfunction due to organic factors?
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What is the most common psychological problem associated with erectile dysfunction in older patients?
What is the most common psychological problem associated with erectile dysfunction in older patients?
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What is a unique feature of the AED tool in assessing erectile dysfunction?
What is a unique feature of the AED tool in assessing erectile dysfunction?
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What is the primary goal of using a patient-centered and self-directed approach in managing erectile dysfunction?
What is the primary goal of using a patient-centered and self-directed approach in managing erectile dysfunction?
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What is the benefit of using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) in assessing erectile dysfunction?
What is the benefit of using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) in assessing erectile dysfunction?
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Study Notes
Causes and Effects of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Organic factors like vascular disease and diabetes can lead to ED, causing patients to lose confidence in their ability to achieve an erection.
- Psychological problems associated with ED include depressive symptoms, with overt depression often seen in older patients.
Interpersonal Effects on Male Sexual Function
- Interpersonal effects on male sexual function include sexual problems with a partner, perceived lack of support from the partner, sexual abuse in childhood, and problems with sexual orientation.
Study Findings and Tools
- The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) was used to obtain findings across six countries, marking the first in-depth qualitative work on ED in diverse Asian populations.
- The AED tool features a qualitative component with structured open-ended questions, allowing patients to express how ED affects them in their own words.
Treatment and Management of ED
- Education and counseling are important clinical strategies towards improving self-management of ED.
- Effective clinical practice must consider factors in the wider environment, including life stresses and psychosocial losses.
- Oral drug therapy is a treatment option that could significantly improve a patient's quality of life.
- Penile prosthesis is known as a highly effective means of erectile re-establishment.
- Injection therapy has been shown to be effective in treating various forms of erectile dysfunction, with success rates between 35 and 75%.
- Vacuum Suction Devices (VSD) are a mechanical way of producing an erection for men who do not want or cannot use drug treatments.
Prevalence and Drug Non-Responsiveness
- The prevalence of drug non-responsive ED is unknown, but a survey found that 7% of men reported ED onset while using medications for hypertension.
- Up to 2000 patients underwent procedures for penile prosthesis implantation between July 1993 and November 2009.
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Description
This quiz explores the causes and effects of erectile dysfunction in elderly men, focusing on organic and psychological factors, particularly in Asian countries.
