Returning to Sexual Activity and Intimacy After Spinal Cord Injury

Author

Hanna Bush, Cleveland State University

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Committee Members

Gillian Gulan, Jennifer Soros

Abstract

Sexual activity and intimacy are meaningful occupations for many individuals, regardless of ability. According to the OTPF-4, sexual activity and intimacy are activities of daily living. It is also a right for persons to have access to engage in meaningful activities. However, there is significant information reported that individuals with spinal cord injuries are not receiving sufficient, or any, information for returning to sexual activity during occupational therapy treatment. A program manual, educational materials, and handouts were designed for those with spinal cord injuries seeking to return to the ADL of sexual activity and intimacy upon discharge from inpatient rehabilitation.

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

Occupation, activity of daily living, ADL, inpatient rehabilitation, manual

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Recommended Citation

Bush, Hanna, "Returning to Sexual Activity and Intimacy After Spinal Cord Injury" (2024). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters. 49.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/ot_capstone_posters/49