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GP management of erectile dysfunction - The impact of clinical audit and guidelines
Australian Family Physician, 08/10/09

Kirby CN et al. – This clinical audit and practice guide was developed specifically and uniquely for GPs in Australia. Findings provide some support for the combined use of the clinical audit and practice guide to elicit positive changes in erectile dysfunction assessment and management.

Methods

A self selected sample of 25 GPs audited their assessment and management of 1354 patients at risk of, or being treated for, erectile dysfunction.

Results

GP initiated discussions about erectile dysfunction with 'at risk' patients nearly doubled.
An 18% increase in psychological history taking with 'at risk' patients
A 19% increase in assessment of current erectile dysfunction patients' needs and preferences for treatment decreased specialist referrals
Increased provision of phosphodiesterase inhibitor samples.

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