Spolnost pri starostnikih : diplomsko delo

Tušar, Melissa (author), Thaler, Darja (mentor), Pajnič, Manca (reviewer)

Uvod: Spolnost v poznejših letih je zdaj postavljena kot ključni element staranja. Staranje lahko ponudi priložnosti in omejitve seksualnosti. Ker v starosti lahko prihaja do povečanja razvijanja simptomov kronične bolezni, to posledično vpliva na spolnost pri starostnikih. Razmerje med spolnimi odnosi in starostnikovo zmogljivostjo se zmanjša. Namen: Namen diplomskega dela je predstaviti problematiko in psihosocialni vidik spolnosti pri starostnikih kot tudi vlogo zdravstvenih delavcev pri obravnavi spolnosti pri starostnikih v zdravstvenih ustanovah. Metode dela: V diplomskem delu je uporabljena deskriptivna metoda dela, s pregledom strokovne in znanstvene literature objavljena v slovenskem ali angleškem jeziku. V analizi so uporabljeni članki, ki proučujejo spolnost, spolnost pri starostnikih, spolno disfunkcijo in vpliv zdravstvene nege na kakovost življenja in spolnosti starostnikov. Uporabljene so bile baze Medline, CINAHL, COBISS, Science Direct in iskalnik Pubmed, ter spletni portal DiKul ter Google učenjak. Rezultati: Spolnost starostnikov se v starosti spremeni zaradi različnih dejavnikov. O spolni disfunkciji običajno starostniki ne govorijo, ker mislijo, da je to naraven proces staranja in ga ne morejo preprečiti. V nasprotju s tem, kar misli družba, starejši moški in ženske še vedno skrbijo za svoje spolno življenje. Spolnost v poznejšem življenju je mnogokrat podvržena stigmi, napačnim predstavam in zmanjšanemu poudarku na varno spolnost. Razprava in zaključek: Veliko starostnikov meni, da je njihova spolnost in njen izraz pomemben sestavni del dobre kakovosti življenja. Medtem ko nekateri starostniki želijo, da njihova spolnost ostane skrivnost, je velika želja mnogih, da se lahko z zdravstvenimi delavci pogovorijo o spolni disfunkciji ali o drugih vprašanjih, povezanih s spolnostjo. Pogosto so starejši v zadregi zaradi negativnih odnosov in nezainteresiranosti zdravstvenih delavcev do razprave. Vprašanja, povezana s spolnostjo in spolnim zdravjem starostnikom ostajajo nedotaknjena tema. Potrebna je razprava brez tesnobe in nelagodja, tako da bodo starejši deležni optimalne oskrbe in zdravljenja. Tako bi morale zdravstvene službe spodbujati varno okolje za spolne razprave, kjer bi spodbujali odprto izmenjavo informacij in zagotovili, da bi starostniki prejemali oskrbo, zdravljenje, podporo in informacije, ki so potrebne za njihovo zdravstveno varstvo.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: diplomska dela, zdravstvena nega, starostniki, spolna vzgoja, spolno zdravje, spolne disfunkcije, spolno prenosljive bolezni
• Work type: Bachelor thesis/paper
• Typology: 2.11 - Undergraduate Thesis
• Organization: ZF - Faculty of Health Sciences
• Place of publishing: Ljubljana
• Publisher: [M. Tušar]
• Year: 2022
• Number of pages: 25 str.
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-142636
• UDC: 616-083
• COBISS.SI-ID: 129755651
• Publication date in RUL: 17.11.2022

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Sexuality in the elderly : diploma work

Abstract

Introduction: Sexuality in later life is now positioned as a key element of aging. Aging can offer both opportunities and limitations to sexuality. Since in old age there can be an increase in the development of symptoms of a chronic disease, this consequently affects the sexuality of the elderly. The relationship between sexual relations and the elderly's performance decreases. Purpose: The purpose of the thesis is to present the issue and psychosocial aspect of sexuality in the elderly, as well as the role of health workers in dealing with sexuality in the elderly in medical institutions. Methods: The diploma work uses a descriptive work method, with a review of professional and scientific literature published in Slovenian or English. The analysis uses articles that study sexuality, sexuality in the elderly, sexual dysfunction and the impact of nursing care on the quality of life and sexuality of the elderly. The databases Medline, CINAHL, COBISS, Science Direct and the Pubmed search engine, as well as the online portal DiKul and Google Scholar were used. Results: The sexuality of the elderly changes in old age due to various factors. Elderly people usually don't talk about sexual dysfunction because they think it's a natural aging process and they can't prevent it. Contrary to what society thinks, older men and women still care about their sex lives. Sexuality in later life is often subject to stigma, misconceptions and a reduced emphasis on safe sex. Discussion and conclusion: Many elderly people believe that their sexuality and its expression is an important component of a good quality of life. While some seniors want to keep their sexuality a secret, many want to be able to talk to health professionals about sexual dysfunction or other issues related to sexuality. Elderly people are often embarrassed by the negative attitudes and disinterest of healthcare professionals in the discussion. Issues related to sexuality and sexual health for the elderly remain an untouched topic. A discussion without anxiety and discomfort is needed so that the elderly receive optimal care and treatment. Thus, health services should promote a safe environment for gender discussions, where they encourage the open exchange of information and ensure that older people receive the care, treatment, support and information necessary for their health care.

• Keywords: diploma theses, nursing care, elderly, sexual education, sexual health, sexual dysfunctions, sexually transmitted diseases