Sexuality among institutionalized elderly patients with dementia

被引：56
作者：
Ehrenfeld, M [1 ]
Bronner, G [1 ]
Tabak, N [1 ]
Alpert, R [1 ]
Bergman, R [1 ]
机构：
[1] Tel Aviv Univ, Sackler Fac Med, Sch Hlth Profess, Dept Nursing, IL-69978 Tel Aviv, Israel
来源：
NURSING ETHICS | 1999年 / 6卷 / 02期
关键词：
dementia; institutionalized aged persons; sexuality;
D O I：
10.1177/096973309900600207
中图分类号：
B82 [伦理学（道德学）];
学科分类号：
摘要：
The subject of sexuality among elderly patients with dementia was examined, focusing on two main aspects: the sexual behaviour of institutionalized elderly people with dementia; and the reactions of other patients, staff and family members to this behaviour. The behaviour was found to be mostly heterosexual and ranged from love and caring to romance and outright eroticism. Reactions varied, being accepting of love and care but often objecting to erotic behaviour. Understanding of the sexual needs of elderly people should become an integral part of the training and continued education of health care staff, thus helping to resolve conflicts and clarify common misconceptions.
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页码：144 / 149
页数：6
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