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Sexual Rehabilitation After a Stroke: A Multi-site Qualitative Study About Influencing Factors and Strategies to Improve Services
This study aimed to better understand the factors influencing the provision of sexuality-related post-stroke rehabilitation services by clinicians on different sites and to explore strategies to improve post-stroke rehabilitation services with stakeholders. A qualitative study with co-design methods was conducted with 20 clinicians from five post-stroke rehabilitation centers in Canada, 1 manager and 1 patient-partner. Participants either took part in a focus group or in sessions of an adapted version of the LEGO Serious Play method to explore influencing factors and strategies of improvement in relation to post-stroke sex...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - May 24, 2023 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Sexuality and Intimacy Following Stroke: Perspectives of Partners
AbstractIntimacy and sexuality can make vital contributions to quality of life but may become complicated or problematic for stroke survivors and their partners/spouses. Several studies have focused on survivor feelings and perceptions of post-stroke sexuality, but partners are generally neglected. The purpose of this project is to identify partner perspectives and experiences related to intimacy and sexuality following a stroke. Nine participants were interviewed in person or by phone about relationship changes and their information, supports or resources regarding intimacy and sexuality. Transcripts were analyzed using t...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - September 1, 2018 Category: Disability Source Type: research

Female Spouses’ Perceptions of the Sexual Relationship with Stroke-Affected Partners
Abstract Sexuality is known to be important for couples’ function after stroke. Although maintaining a satisfying sexual life has a positive influence on self-esteem and predicts overall quality of life, there has been little focus on healthy spouses’ sexuality after stroke. The purpose of this Norwegian study is to provide an interpretation of the influence of stroke on female spouses’ sexual relationship with their disabled partner after stroke. Sexuality is understood as an integral and inseparable part of a person’s personality and a basic aspect of being human. A phenomenological hermeneutic approach ...
Source: Sexuality and Disability - July 9, 2015 Category: Disability Source Type: research