Diabetes: asking about erectile dysfunction
Indicator
The percentage of male patients with diabetes with a record of being asked about erectile dysfunction in the preceding 15 months.
Indicator type
General practice indicator suitable for use in the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
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Rationale
Erectile dysfunction is a manifestation of autonomic neuropathy as a complication of long-term hyperglycaemia and as such is a common complication of diabetes. Erectile dysfunction is a traumatic complication for some men with diabetes. Although not perceived as life-threatening, it can have a significant impact on the quality of life for men with diabetes, their partners and families.
Source guidance
Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management. NICE guideline NG17. (2015, updated 2022), recommendation 1.15.36
Type 2 diabetes in adults: management. NICE guideline NG28 (2015, updated 2022), recommendation 1.8.21
Specification
Numerator: The number of patients in the denominator with a record of being asked about erectile dysfunction in the preceding 15 months.
Denominator: The number of male patients on the diabetes register.
Calculation: Numerator divided by the denominator, multiplied by 100.
Exclusions: None
Minimum population: The indicator would be appropriate to assess performance at individual general practice level.
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