Sexuality is one area of performance resulting in both direct and indirect deficits post brain injury; however, clinicians rarely address this topic during the rehabilitative process (Stocchetti & Zanier, 2016). The purpose of this doctoral capstone project was to determine the need for sexual health resources in an outpatient neurorehabilitation setting and address this need at Lutheran Outpatient Rehabilitation. Following a needs assessment, it was found that Lutheran Outpatient Rehabilitation had no sexual health resources available; however, 75% (6) of brain injury patients reported wishing they had received information regarding sexual health post ABI. To address this need a sexual health resource binder was created, and a supplemental in-service was held to assist outpatient clinicians in (a) recognizing the need to address sexual health with patients post ABI, (b) identifying available sexual health resources, and (c) developing appropriate strategies for addressing sexuality with patients post ABI. Many patients with brain injury want information about sexuality post ABI; however, therapists are hesitant to address this topic in practice. Outcomes from this doctoral capstone experience (DCE) indicate that more education and resources regarding sexuality post ABI could improve clinician competence and confidence incorporating this topic in the neurorehabilitative setting; therefore, improving holistic care and overall patient satisfaction. It is recommended that the facility further assess the outcomes of this project, ensure that comfort discussing the topic is routinely addressed with staff, and that resource files are updated as needed.

Creator

• Rosales, Carmen

Contributors

• Walker, Beth Ann

Publisher

• University of Indianapolis

Language

• en

Identifier

• Rosales. Carmen.pdf

Keyword

• Occupational Therapy

• Health Sciences

Date created

• 2018-05

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• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/