Improving Sexual Intimacy of Adults with Physical Disabilities

Authors

Danielle Greer, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Lizzie Lafferty, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kerri McCarty, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Katie Storms, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

5-2-2017

Abstract

PICO: Within the scope of occupational therapy practice, does training about adaptations and safety precautions improve participation in sexual intimacy among adults with physical disabilities?

Objectives:

At the end of this presentation you will be able to...

1. Describe occupational therapy's role in addressing sexuality with patients
2. Identify evidence that supports improvement in overall sexual intimacy for adults with physical disabilities
3. Discuss strategies for clinicians to implement sexuality based interventions for patients with physical disabilities

Presentation: 38:43

Recommended Citation

Greer, OTS, Danielle; Lafferty, OTS, Lizzie; McCarty, OTS, Kerri; and Storms, OTS, Katie, "Improving Sexual Intimacy of Adults with Physical Disabilities" (2017). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 60.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/60