The instrument consists of 15 questions related to erectile function over the preceding 4 weeks.
The responses range from 0 (poor) to 5 (excellent).
subscore for erectile function =
= SUM(points for questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15)
subscore for orgasmic function =
= SUM(points for questions 9 and 10)
subscore for sexual desire =
= SUM(points for questions 11 and 12)
subscore for intercourse satisfaction =
= SUM(points for questions 6, 7, 8)
subscore for overall satisfaction =
= SUM(points for questions 13 and 14)
overall score =
= SUM(points for all 15 questions)
Interpretation:
• minimum total score: 5
• maximum total score: 75
• An increase in the score over time indicates clinical improvement,
|
Subscore
|
Minimal Score
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Maximum Score
|
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erectile function
|
1
|
30
|
|
orgasmic function
|
0
|
10
|
|
sexual desire
|
2
|
10
|
|
intercourse satisfaction
|
0
|
15
|
|
overall satisfaction
|
2
|
10
|
