Sexuality at the end of life
- 1 January 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®
- Vol. 21 (1), 33-39
- https://doi.org/10.1177/104990910402100109
Abstract
There is very little research literature that addresses sexuality at the end of life. Although end-of-life care has become a priority for nursing education, the issue of end-of-life sexuality is not included in the curriculum. Nurses are frequently in a position to establish relationships with couples that encourage a frank discussion and information sharing. As patient advocates, nurses can address end-of-life sexuality issues by taking a sexual history and implementing a general intervention model, such as the PLISSIT. Couples need to be reassured that if they have enjoyed a close sexual relationship, sexual intimacy may continue to be part of their relationship, even at the end of life.Keywords
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