Barriers to addressing patient sexuality in nursing practice.
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Sexuality assessment and counseling are part of the nurse's professional role, but few nurses integrate this awareness into practice. Findings of this study suggest that educational programs are needed to help nurses develop confidence and comfort in dealing with patient sexuality.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
دوره 14 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005