Sexual Health: What factors promote or inhibit the recognition of sexuality as a component of health care for older people? A systematic review of the literature

Sexuality is increasingly being recognised as a key component of health and wellbeing. For older people, however, including those with dementia, sexual expression, sexual health, and sexual identity are often excluded by health professionals in their care delivery and practice. It is important to understand how and why this oversight occurs, and what can be done to improve practice. To date, no solid evidence base exists around what factors promote or inhibit the inclusion of sexuality into the care of older people, and this project will attempt to address this important knowledge gap through a systematic review of the literature.