What does the PLISSIT model represent?

• A. Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy
• B. Permission, Limited Instructions, Standard Suggestions, Intensive Therapy
• C. Privacy, Limitations, Safety, Intervention
• D. Personalization, Legitimate Information, Specific Steps, Intervention Therapy

Answer: (A)

The PLISSIT model is a staged approach for addressing sexual concerns in patient care. It stands for Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, Intensive Therapy. The idea is to start by asking for permission to discuss sexuality, then provide only the minimal information that's directly relevant to the patient’s concern, followed by concrete, tailored suggestions for specific actions or strategies. If the issue remains or is more complex, it escalates to more intensive therapy or a referral to a specialist. In ostomy care, this framework helps you open the conversation respectfully, share targeted guidance on how ostomy devices and intimacy may be affected, offer practical steps or adjustments, and know when to refer for deeper psychosexual support. The other options don’t reflect the established components of the PLISSIT model.