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Human sexuality in long-term care.

D Doyle1, D Bisson, N Janes

  • 1Providence Centre, Scarborough, Ontario.

The Canadian Nurse
|July 13, 1999
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Human sexuality is a normal part of aging, but institutional settings can restrain sexual expression due to privacy limits and consent concerns. Addressing these challenges is crucial for resident well-being and appropriate behavior within facilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Human Sexuality Studies

Background:

  • Sexual expression is a fundamental aspect of human life and identity.
  • Aging individuals continue to experience sexual needs and desires.
  • Institutionalized settings often present unique challenges to sexual expression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the complexities of human sexuality in institutionalized environments.
  • To identify barriers to healthy sexual expression among aging populations in care facilities.
  • To examine the impact of institutional policies and staff values on resident sexuality.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of institutional policies and resident experiences.
  • Interviews with healthcare staff regarding challenges in managing resident sexuality.
  • Case studies examining instances of both appropriate and inappropriate sexual expression.

Main Results:

  • Limited privacy and concerns regarding consent of cognitively impaired individuals are significant barriers.
  • Conflicts between institutional staff values and resident sexual expression were noted.
  • Inappropriate sexual expression toward staff or other residents poses a challenge.

Conclusions:

  • Institutional settings often restrain rather than foster sexual growth.
  • Addressing challenges related to privacy, consent, and staff values is essential for supporting resident sexuality.
  • Developing clear guidelines and staff training is necessary for navigating sexual expression in institutional care.

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