Communication practices in conversations about sexual health in medical healthcare settings

Authors Irene Kelder, Petra Sneijder, Annette Klarenbeek, Ellen Laan
Published in Patient Education and Counseling
Publication date 29 July 2021
Research groups Communication in Digital Transition
Type Article

Summary

Many healthcare professionals experience difficulties in discussing sexual health with their patients. The aim of this review was to synthesize results of studies on communication practices in interactions about sexual health in medical settings, to offer healthcare professionals suggestions on how to communicate about this topic. Veel zorgprofessionals ervaren problemen bij het bespreken van seksuele gezondheid met hun patiënten. Het doel van deze review was een synthese te presenteren van studies naar communicatiepraktijken in interactie over seksuele gezondheid in medische settings, om zorgprofessionals handreikingen te bieden voor communicatie over dit thema.

On this publication contributed

  • Irene Kelder | Researcher | Research group Behaviour & Conversation in digital transition
    Irene Kelder
    • Researcher
    • Research group: Communication in Digital Transition
  • Annette Klarenbeek
    • Professor
    • Research group: Communication in Digital Transition

Language English
Published in Patient Education and Counseling
Key words systematic review, sexual health, discourse analysis, communication practices, healthcare professionals
Digital Object Identifier 10.1016/j.pec.2021.07.049

Irene Kelder

Irene Kelder | Researcher | Research group Behaviour & Conversation in digital transition

Irene Kelder

  • Researcher
  • Research group: Communication in Digital Transition