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Mari-Louise Nilsson1, Magdalena Annersten Gershater1, Mariette Bengtsson1
1Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden.
Background:
Sexuality is an integral part of human beings and persons living with dementia still perceive negative attitudes from caregivers in this regard.
Aim:
This study aimed to explore registered nurses' experiences of caring for persons with dementia living in nursing homes and expressing their sexuality.
Methods:
A qualitative inductive design was adopted; data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed through content analysis.
Results:
The analysis reflected three categories. (1) Dealing with different reactions and responding to nursing staff and relatives: The registered nurses experienced discomfort, insecurity, frustration, distress and embarrassment when confronted with sexual expressions in people with dementia. (2) Caring with a focus on the person: The registered nurses expressed the importance of protecting the integrity of the person and consequently their right to sexual expressions. (3) Needing more competence development: The registered nurses expressed the need to educate and inform not only themselves but also the nursing staff and relatives.
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