The impact of acquired communication impairments on sexuality and intimacy: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Communication is critical to sexuality and sexual health. It is therefore reasonable to assume that acquired communication impairments would impact sexuality, but research is sparse. The research that does discuss these impacts can be difficult to find, as studies are spread across a wide variety of literature bases, and sexual topics are often combined with other concerns. Coupled with clinicians' discomfort in addressing sexual issues, this leads to a lack of clinical support for patients' sexual concerns.

Aims

This scoping review aimed to map and summarize the existing literature on sexuality and acquired communication impairments.

Methods & procedures

Six databases were searched: CINAHL, PubMed, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Scopus. To find stud

SUBMITTER: Wolford LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11928778 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature