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Background:

Sexual dysfunction is a problem for some patients with cardiovascular disease. This study was the final phase of the Cardiac Health and Assessment of Relationship Management and Sexuality (CHARMS) study of sexual function, assessment, and counseling for people with coronary heart disease in Ireland.

Objectives:

The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of patients, cardiac rehabilitation staff, and general practitioners on the provision of sexual assessment and counseling within Irish health services and how it can be optimized.

Methods:

Group interviews with cardiac rehabilitation staff (n= 14) and patients (n= 13) and telephone interviews with general practitioners (n= 9) were conducted. The interviews were semistructured, digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using qualitative, descriptive analysis.

Results:

All 3 stakeholder groups reported that the problem of sexual …