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Sexualitet bland äldre - En litteraturstudie som belyser äldres behov av sexualitet


The aim of this literature review was to put together scientific knowledge about the need of sexuality among elderly people, so that the nurse in the future can use this knowledge in nursing. The research questions that will be answered are: In what extent do elderly people have the need to experience sexuality? In what extent do elderly people have the possibility to practice their sexuality? In what degree do the nursing staff respect and understand elderly people's need of sexuality? How can nursing staff support elderly people in their sexuality? The method used to answer the research questions was analysis and interpretation of ten scientific articles. The results, which are presented within ten categories, shows that elderly people have a need of sexuality. Loneliness, lack of privacy and knowledge and attitudes are factors that affect elderly people's possibility to express their sexuality. The conclusion is that the need of expressing sexuality differs be-tween elderly people and that there are different ways to express it, and that there is a need of knowledge and changes in attitude among nursing staff.

Författare

Petra Blomqvist Åse Efverlund

Lärosäte och institution

Malmö högskola/Hälsa och samhälle

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"Uppsats för yrkesexamina på grundnivå". Självständigt arbete (examensarbete)om minst 15 högskolepoäng utfört för att erhålla yrkesexamen på grundnivå.

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