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Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation News

New Penile Pump Could Improve Patient Satisfaction, Confidence

Main Category: Erectile Dysfunction / Premature Ejaculation
Also Included In: Urology / Nephrology;  Nursing / Midwifery
Article Date: 02 May 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) has a dramatic impact on quality of life. Treatments for ED continue to improve, and penile prostheses have one of the highest patient satisfaction rates. In the April 2008 issue of Urologic Nursing, Susanne A. Quallich, Dana A. Ohl and Rodney L. Dunn survey urologic health care practitioners to find the penile prosthesis pump that is easiest to use and teach to patients.

Participants found the Coloplast Titan® One-Touch Release pump design was more user friendly, say the authors. Participants also felt they could quickly and reliably teach patients to use the device. With faster instruction time and ease of use, Quallich and co-authors say patient satisfaction rates will increase.

If patients can be trained quickly and effectively, say the authors, the trainer's time is used more efficiently, patient satisfaction goes up, and the patient gains confidence that he can operate the device at home. Quallich and co-authors believe this could represent an overall time and cost savings to urology practices and fewer repeat visits.

"Evaluation of Three Penile Prosthesis Pump Designs in a Blinded Survey of Practitioners"
Susanne A. Quallich, APRN, BC, NP-C, CUNP; Dana A. Ohl, MD; Rodney L. Dunn, MS
Urologic Nursing; April 2008; www.suna.org)

About SUNA (Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates)

The Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is a national, non-profit professional membership association with over 3,000 members and annual revenues of $1.5 million. SUNA derives its income from membership dues ($60), conference registration fees, exhibits, advertising, grants, and the sale of educational products.

SUNA publishes a professional, peer-reviewed bi-monthly journal (Urologic Nursing Journal) and a bi-monthly newsletter (Uro-Gram). SUNA establishes the scope and standards of urologic nursing practice and the scope and standards of advanced urologic nursing practice. SUNA provides scholarships, grants and awards to deserving nurses and other health care professionals. SUNA supports and promotes the certification of urologic nurses and associates by providing educational preparation for the examinations offered which lead to certification in three areas. SUNA provides a variety of opportunities for participation including local chapters, task forces and Special Interest Groups (SIGS) in five major subspecialty areas.

www.suna.org




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