SIAD Wikipage Reflection

Brittany, Sara and Chrissy's presentation and wikipage about arousal disorders for women and men deserve a huge round of applause. Clinicians can use this page as a resource when faced with cases involving these disorders which are among the most commonly seen.  What I appreciate is the SIAD wikipage's organization, depth of information, thorough research references sprinkled with cartoons and videos. The following examines each of these elements.

The wikipage's organization is key because otherwise the page just turns into a list or mishmash of information.  I am happy that this group went first because these framework will be imitated but it just makes an overwhelming amount of information accessible. Each disorder starts with the DSM-V Diagnostic Criteria except in the case of SIAD. Because of the concerns about change made in DSM of adding HSDD plus FSAD to form SIAD, the group listed the advantages and disadvantages to the definition change.  This organization clarified a confusing topic for me. After the DSM definition, each disorder's prevalence, predictors, assessment approaches and treatment options are outlined followed by research references. Having the assessment inventories accessible within the page is giant help!

One only has to look at the length of this wikipage to see that each disorder is thoroughly presented. There are multiple helpful charts.  I found the SIDI-F Table 1 about Components of a Comprehensive Sexual, Medical, Psychosocial History especially helpful because it's quick way to see topics included in  a comprehensive sexual health interview.

The number of references went beyond the assignment's requirements.  But I also found helpful that each element was clearly referenced so if I wanted to look up the Pursuing Pleasure CBT treatment program for example, it is easy to do.  I thought the table from Trudel et al. (2001) regarding women's thoughts regarding sex was fascinating and a potential resource for CBT treatment.

The bottom line is this wikipage covers intimate topics that represent a lot of pain and suffering often done silently by millions of men and women.  Add in clinical research that isn't known to be an "easy read" creates a recipe for weariness.  However, this team brilliantly added in cartoons and videos that literally provide comic relief.  I especially enjoyed the Couples in Therapy in Movies clip.

So Brittany, Sara and Chrissy, congratulations on a great presentation and wikipage!  You have set the bar very high!