Encountering Sexuality in Gerontological Care: nurse's point of view
Johnsson, Laura; Tienari, Mikaela (2024)
2024
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Gerontological care combines gerontological and nursing competencies to better serve elderly people. Competence in this area of specialized nursing is increasingly important as the population ages. Sexuality is diverse and a human right even for elderly individuals. Recognizing diversity in gerontological care is important and can have a positive effect on care. Elderly sexuality is often thought of as a taboo subject and stigma is often present when discussing it.
The literature review aims to bring awareness and knowledge to the topic of gerontological sexuality in its many forms by exploring the research question “How to encounter elderly sexuality in gerontological care as a nurse?” by utilizing and examining existing literature to determine ways of supporting, encountering and encouraging the sexuality of the elderly as a healthcare professional.
The literature review aims to bring awareness and knowledge to the topic of gerontological sexuality in its many forms by exploring the research question “How to encounter elderly sexuality in gerontological care as a nurse?” by utilizing and examining existing literature to determine ways of supporting, encountering and encouraging the sexuality of the elderly as a healthcare professional.