A meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation

Dementia affects the individual’s functional ability including sexual activity. Limited understanding is available to support sexual health practices. This meta-synthesis review aimed to identify the gaps in the study of sexuality in dementia using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Electronic se...

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Main Authors: Kong, Dinnee, Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah, Devaraj, Navin Kumar, Sallehuddin, Hakimah, Tan, Maw Pin
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Published: Taylor and Francis 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117029/
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author Kong, Dinnee
Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah
Devaraj, Navin Kumar
Sallehuddin, Hakimah
Tan, Maw Pin
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Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah
Devaraj, Navin Kumar
Sallehuddin, Hakimah
Tan, Maw Pin
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description Dementia affects the individual’s functional ability including sexual activity. Limited understanding is available to support sexual health practices. This meta-synthesis review aimed to identify the gaps in the study of sexuality in dementia using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Electronic searches utilizing six databases for existing articles involving persons living with dementia, care partners, and healthcare workers. The result showed that available studies primarily explored sexuality from the viewpoint of spouses of persons living with dementia. The volition domain of MOHO was the most explored provides a deeper understanding of volition on intrinsic perspective on sexuality in people with dementia. The environment domain was the least explored, highlighting healthcare professionals’ need for social support and training. The topic of sexuality remains sensitive, limiting the availability of evidence-based interventions in this area.
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spelling upm-1170292025-04-23T02:31:41Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117029/ A meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation Kong, Dinnee Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah Devaraj, Navin Kumar Sallehuddin, Hakimah Tan, Maw Pin Dementia affects the individual’s functional ability including sexual activity. Limited understanding is available to support sexual health practices. This meta-synthesis review aimed to identify the gaps in the study of sexuality in dementia using the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). Electronic searches utilizing six databases for existing articles involving persons living with dementia, care partners, and healthcare workers. The result showed that available studies primarily explored sexuality from the viewpoint of spouses of persons living with dementia. The volition domain of MOHO was the most explored provides a deeper understanding of volition on intrinsic perspective on sexuality in people with dementia. The environment domain was the least explored, highlighting healthcare professionals’ need for social support and training. The topic of sexuality remains sensitive, limiting the availability of evidence-based interventions in this area. Taylor and Francis 2024 Article PeerReviewed Kong, Dinnee and Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah and Devaraj, Navin Kumar and Sallehuddin, Hakimah and Tan, Maw Pin (2024) A meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation. Occupational Therapy in Health Care. ISSN 0738-0577; eISSN: 1541-3098 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07380577.2024.2375533 10.1080/07380577.2024.2375533
spellingShingle Kong, Dinnee
Romli, Muhammad Hibatullah
Devaraj, Navin Kumar
Sallehuddin, Hakimah
Tan, Maw Pin
A meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation
title A meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation
title_full A meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation
title_fullStr A meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation
title_full_unstemmed A meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation
title_short A meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation
title_sort meta-synthesis on sexuality in persons with dementia mapped using the model of human occupation
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117029/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117029/