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Reasons for patient drop‐out from an intracavernous autoinjection programme for erectile dysfunction
Author(s) -
ARMSTRONG D.K.B.,
CONVERY A.G.,
DINSMORE W. W.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1994.tb16554.x
Subject(s) - erectile dysfunction , medicine , intracavernous injection , vasoactive , drop out , surgery , physical therapy , economics , demographic economics
Objective To identify factors that contribute to patient drop‐out rates from an intracavernous auto‐injection programme for erectile dysfunction. Patients and methods Forty‐seven patients who had been successfully treated with intracavernous vasoactive agents but who subsequently failed to attend follow‐up appointments were included in the study. Each patient completed a self‐administred questionnaire. Results Thirty (64%) completed questionnaires were returned. The reasons for withdrawal from treatment are outlined. Conclusions The majority of patients who discontinued intracavernous therapy did so for reasons unrelated to treatment associated problems.