Why the study?
Patients expect health professionals to initiate discussions about sexual activity and intimacy after a heart attack, but these discussions seldom occur.
Population
Australian health professionals working in cardiac care and rehabilitation
Design
Qualitative survey study
Authors
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Health professionals perceive post-heart attack intimacy discussions as nebulous and taboo; this leaves open the need for training and protocols before practice change.
Health professionals face significant intrapersonal and structural barriers when discussing sexual activity with post-MI patients, highlighting a need for standardized protocols, training, and resources in cardiac rehabilitation.
Moran et al. (2023) studied this question.
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