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Sexuality and aging: a focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) needs in palliative and end of life care

Griebling, Tomas L.·2016·Current Opinion in Supportive & Palliative Care
DOI 10.1097/spc.0000000000000196
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Purpose of review Sex and sexuality are core components of the human experience. Many older adults and people with terminal illness still consider sexuality important in their lives. The palliative care experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons are unique in a number of important ways with regard to sexuality and sexual expression. Recent findings To date, there has been relatively limited scholarly research on sexual health needs of people in palliative care and near end of life, and an even greater paucity of data specifically about sexual minorities. Forms of sexual expression may change with advancing age and illness. Physical intimacy and emotional connection may take on greater roles compared with more traditional concepts of sexual activity. Several recent studies have examined sexual health in palliative care and a few have examined LGBT cohorts. Advances in public policy, including the recent US Supreme Court decision regarding marriage equality, have continued to shape the cultural landscape for LGBT people. This article reviews recent literature with considerations for future research. Summary Sexuality and intimacy remain important for many people facing terminal illness. LGBT people face unique challenges with regard to sexuality during palliative care. Clinicians should work to avoid heteronormative stereotypes and focus on goals of care to enhance quality of life for all patients.

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Authors
Griebling, T. L.
Affiliations
University of Kansas (US)
Corresponding author
Griebling, Tomas L.
Venue
Current Opinion in Supportive & Palliative Care
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Published
2016-03
Volume
10
Issue
1
Pages
95-101
ISSN
1751-4258 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1097/spc.0000000000000196
OpenAlex
W2263531927
Cited by
40
References
1
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FWCI
0.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
Keywords
sexuality, aging, palliative care, LGBT people, sexual minorities, terminal illness, end of life, sexual health, intimacy, heteronormativity, goals of care, same-sex marriage
MeSH terms
Aging, Bisexuality, Female, Homosexuality, Humans, Male, Palliative Care, Quality of Life, Terminal Care, Sexuality, Reproductive Health, Transgender Persons

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