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Multiple Sclerosis, December 2001,
vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 417-421(5)
Sexual dysfunction is a highly prevalent
symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), with little published research on effective
treatments.
This pilot study tested the efficacy
of a counseling intervention in nine couples utilizing a quasi-experimental
research design.
The intervention consisted of 12
counseling sessions, communication with the MS medical treatment team,
education, and tailoring symptomatic treatments so they interfere less
with sexual function.
Repeated measures analysis of variance
indicated significant improvements in affective and problem-solving communication,
marital satisfaction, and sexual satisfaction during the treatment vs.
the waiting list phase of the study (F=1.7, P<.001).
MS patients and their spouses reported
similar levels of improvement.
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Foley F.W. [1] *; LaRocca N.G. [2];
Sorgen Sanders A. [3]; Zemon V. [1]
[1] Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University, 1300 Morris
Park Avenue, Rousso Building, Bronx, New York 10461, USA [2] National Multiple
Sclerosis Society, 733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3288, USA [3] New
York, NY, USA [*] Correspondence: DR Denney, Department of Psychology,
1415 Jayhawk Blvd., University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, 66045, USA
Abstract: