(380) “Setting the Mood: Improving the Experience for Male Patients during Penile Assessment”

Abstract Introduction Penile duplex Doppler ultrasound (PDDU) is an important test to diagnose and guide treatment recommendations for peyronie’s Disease erectile dysfunction. When patients do not achieve optimal rigidity during their evaluation we may be underestimating degree of curvature erection response which can impact recommendations. Objective To evaluate specific examination conditions that negatively the patient experience in men undergoing PDDU. Methods We developed a survey Specific questions addressed preferences regarding type clinician performing (physician versus advanced practice provider), provider gender, modifiable about room. The was administered thirty-five consecutive at single academic practice. Patients were asked complete portions before after limit bias. Results 113 completed survey. Prior starting testing, 48% (n=54) had no preference, whereas 43% (n=49) preferred physician as clinician. 70% (n=79) gender preference. All received least dose intracavernosal erectogenic medication start assessment. After completing PDDU, 40% (n=45) reported room impacted ability adequate clinic. As shown Figure 1, bright fluorescent overhead lighting (29%) hallway noise (21%) most frequent contributing factors. opportunities improve future experience, 38% (n=43) recommended dimming lights, 31% (n=35) would enjoy warm blanket, 36% (n=41) favor gentle music or background sounds. 32% (n=36) felt using call button, opposed routine staff checks verify response, desirable. Despite these preferences, mean overall on scale 0-10 (0=poor, 10=excellent) high 9.3 (SD 1.2). Conclusions patient-reported satisfaction, found PDDU PD ED preference towards (i) softer/dimmer (ii) sound machine drown out noise, (iii) aa (iv) system alert satisfactory response. Further investigations are necessary determine whether simple modifications exam efficiency. Disclosure No