An extended literature review into sexuality in older people

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSV

DECLARATIONVI

ABSTRACTVII

CHAPTER: INTRODUCTION1

Theoretical background1

Key points about the projects2

Importance of the topic2

Rationale of the study3

Scope of the study4

Meaning of sexuality among older adults4

Myths & Misconceptions concerning Sexuality in Later Life5

Key terms8

Aim and objective of the study8

CHAPTER: METHODOLOGY9

Primary and secondary research10

Reason for selecting research method10

Literature review11

Search strategy11

Ethical Considerations11

Electronic databases12

Authors searching12

Reference list checking13

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria (Table 1)13

Inclusion13

Exclusion13

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria (Table 2)14

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria (Table 3)16

Bias considered17

Critical appraisal tool used and why17

Data analysis18

Literature Sources18

Literature Critique19

Titles and Abstracts21

Purpose/Problem of Study22

Research Limitations22

Key Words23

Validity23

Appraisal Framework24

Search strategy25

Aim and objective of the study25

CHAPTER: RESULTS27

Background and Rationale27

Development of Deeper Meaning29

Closeness, Companionship, and Togetherness29

Alternatives to Sexual Intercourse29

Acceptance of Self30

Summary30

CHAPTER: DISCUSSION31

Theoretical model (MOHO)31

Behaviour-based indicators of dysfunction32

Postulates concerning the intervention and change32

Justification for the choice model of human occupation32

Relationship with sexuality33

Application of occupational therapist and MOHO34

Development of Deeper Meaning34

Closeness, Companionship, and Togetherness35

Alternatives to Sexual Intercourse36

Acceptance of Self36

Implications37

Sexuality in older adults38

Barriers to Sexual Expression41

Theories of Sexuality42

Sexual Functioning of Older Adults43

Societal Attitudes and Sexuality44

Sexuality as changing theme45

Older adults, Sexuality, and Intimacy46

CHAPTER: CONCLUSION47

Conclusion47

Construction of sexuality and occupational therapy48

Model of application from occupational therapist48

Recommendations49

Limitations of the study50

REFERENCES51

BIBLIOGRAPHY54

APPENDICES56

Literature Overview56

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

My thanks go out to all who have helped me complete this study and with whom this project may have not been possible. In particular, my gratitude goes out to friends, facilitator and family for extensive and helpful comments on early drafts. I am also deeply indebted to the authors who have shared my interest and preceded me. Their works provided me with a host of information to learn from and build upon, also served as examples to emulate.

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to understand the problems of sexuality in older people. The importance of this study is regarding the sexual behaviour of the older people. As men age they become more in control of sex. No longer is there a focus on sex as a means to an end, but rather many older men are able to gain greater control over ejaculation and their erections may actually last longer. The methodology that is used in this study is secondary methodology. The secondary methodology is less costly and there is an easy access for secondary resources. Various data bases have been used for this research, some of them are Cinahl, PsycoInfo and Medline. The article that was used in this study is the one that were published in English. The aim of the study is to critically explore sexuality for older people. Overall there were 80 studies, among which 20 studies were selected and used. This was done after reviewing the selected studies. The study considers both the genders. After short listing the studies, CASP tool was ...