Abstract

Living longer, baby boomers will need specialized care offered by nursing homes to manage chronic conditions. This review explores the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences towards older people's sexuality and sexual expression in nursing homes - an important area of research to meet the needs of this emerging population.

Author Details

Rodolfo A. Aguilar, MD, RN, School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Theta

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Gerontology/Geriatrics, Sexual Health, Sexual Rights

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Sexual expression of nursing home residents

Washington, DC, USA

Living longer, baby boomers will need specialized care offered by nursing homes to manage chronic conditions. This review explores the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences towards older people's sexuality and sexual expression in nursing homes - an important area of research to meet the needs of this emerging population.