Let's Talk About Sex, Baby: The Impact of Occupational Therapy on Sexual Health and Intimacy for Aging Adults Experiencing Chronic Pain

Authors

Matthew Cook, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Halie McAndrew, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Sylwia Gutowska, OTS, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

8-4-2023

Comments

Presentation: 35:21

Presented in partial fulfillment of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree at Thomas Jefferson University

Abstract

Objectives

• Describe how chronic pain in aging adults can affect intimacy and sexual health through physical limitations, reduced sexual desire, fatigue, psychological and emotional factors
• Discuss the effectiveness of intervention within the scope of occupational therapy for supporting intimacy and sexual health in aging adults with chronic pain
• Be able to apply evidence-based occupational therapy interventions that promote intimacy and sexual health in your practice

PICO: What interventions within the scope of occupational therapy promote sexual health and intimacy for aging adults experiencing chronic pain?

Recommended Citation

Cook, OTS, Matthew; McAndrew, OTS, Halie; and Gutowska, OTS, Sylwia, "Let's Talk About Sex, Baby: The Impact of Occupational Therapy on Sexual Health and Intimacy for Aging Adults Experiencing Chronic Pain" (2023). Collaborative Research and Evidence shared Among Therapists and Educators (CREATE Day). Paper 119.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/createday/119

Language

English