SynthesisHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2016
Let's talk about sex: older people's views on the recognition of sexuality and sexual health in the health-care setting.
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- Cultural factors influencing the sexual health concepts of Chinese older adults and implications for nursing work: a scoping review.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- A qualitative study on the unmet sexual needs of older women.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- From 'support' to 'separate': residential aged care staff responses to an intimate relationship involving a resident with cognitive impairment.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Academicians' Metaphorical Perceptions of Older Adult Sexuality: An Example of Metaphor Analysis.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Silent struggles: help-seeking barriers for sexual difficulties among adults 50+ in Czechia.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- How comprehensive is our comprehensive geriatric assessment in clinical practice? An Irish perspective.European geriatric medicine · 2024Article
- Sexual Well-Being and Aging Patterns: Findings of a Cluster Analysis among Older Adults in Portugal and Spain.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2024Article
- Intersecting sex and gender diversity with sexual rights for people living with dementia in later life: an example of developing a learning framework for policy and practice.Frontiers in dementia · 2024Article
- Sexual attitudes and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among older women in southern China: a qualitative study.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Sexual activity, sexual satisfaction and their correlates among older adults in China: findings from the sexual well-being (SWELL) study.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2023Article
- [How do cardiologists assess their patients' sexual activity?]Archivos de cardiologia de Mexico · 2022Article
- How do geriatricians feel about managing older people living with HIV? A scoping review.European geriatric medicine · 2022Article
- The impact of Behçet's disease on intimate relationships in women: A qualitative study.Chronic illness · 2022Article
- A systematic review of sexual health and subjective well-being in older age groups.Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health · 2022Review
- Effectiveness of a Sexuality Workshop for Nurse Aides in Long-Term Care Facilities.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Acceptability of Health Professionals' Address of Sexuality and Erectile Dysfunction - A Qualitative Interview Study with Men in Cardiac Rehabilitation.Sexual medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo report on the findings of a systematic review which examined the experiences and views of older people aged 65 years and over on health professionals' recognition of sexuality and sexual health and whether these aspects of the person are incorporated into care. REVIEW
methodsThe review followed the methods laid out by the Joanna Briggs Institute. Eleven electronic databases were searched using the terms sexual*, aged, ageing/aging, attitudes and care in any health-care setting. Only quantitative and qualitative research and opinion papers written in English and offering unique commentary published between January 2004 and January 2015 were eligible.
resultsA total of 999 papers were initially identified and of these, 148 were assessed by two reviewers. Eighteen studies - seven quantitative, eight qualitative and three opinion papers - met the inclusion criteria and were appraised. The importance of sexuality to well-being, language used, expressing sexuality, discomfort discussing sexuality, inadequate sexuality health education and treatment and deficient communication with health-care professionals were all identified as significant issues in a range of settings. Fourteen categories and five syntheses summarize the 43 findings.
conclusionsSexuality remains important for many older people; however, embarrassment, dissatisfaction with treatment, negative attitudes and seeming disinterest by health professionals can all inhibit discussions. Professionals and health-care services need to adopt strategies and demonstrate characteristics which create environments that are more supportive of sexuality. Issues related to sexuality and sexual health should be able to be discussed without anxiety or discomfort so that older people receive optimal care and treatment.
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