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Sexual health of Geriatric patients: Are we addressing it?

Sharifa Bashir Lalani*

*MScN, BScN, RM, RN Senior Instructor, The Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.

Periodicity:November - January'2013
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.2.4.2099

Abstract

Sexuality is a fundamental aspect of human self-concept in both illness and health. Yet, open discussions on sexual issues are still sometimes taboo in this day and age. PLISSIT model can be used for older adults as well to assess sexual health and guide the interventions. The longevity of life is increasing day by day; we nurses have to care about the sexual health of the geriatric patients in order to improve the quality of life of older patients.

Keywords

Geriatric Patients, Sexual Health, PLISSIT Model.

How to Cite this Article?

Lalani, S.B. (2013). Sexual health of Geriatric patients: Are we addressing it? i-manager’s Journal on Nursing, 2(4), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.26634/jnur.2.4.2099

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