Aspects of sexuality in individuals with traumatic brain injury: literature review
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v18i1a103501Keywords:
Brain Injuries, Sexuality, Sexual BehaviorAbstract
There is little information in scientific literature concerning sexual disorders after traumatic brain injury. The impact it has on the sexuality of patients, partners, family and society is not yet well understood by professionals in the rehabilitation field. Hence, a literature review on the various aspects of sexuality after head injury was carried out. The objective of this study was to investigate the epidemiology, etiology, diagnoses, classification and therapeutic modalities being used and the prognosis of sexual disorders in survivors of head injury. Thirtynine articles published from January 1966 to May 2011 in English, Spanish and Portuguese found in the following databases were reviewed: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, LILACS and Scielo. The keywords used were: brain injuries; traumatic brain Injury; sexuality, sexual behavior; psychological sexual dysfunction; sex education; and sexual violence. The subjects studied were individuals aged 18 years or older, of both genders. Some articles and reference books were included because of their historical relevance on this subject. The authors discussed the clinical, functional, psychological and social aspects of sexuality in these individuals. Conclusion: A complete assessment by professionals trained in the area of sexuality is recommended during the rehabilitation process to better reintegrate the individual into society. More studies are necessary to outline the sexual disorders experienced by these patients and their partners in order to develop treatment strategies that contemplate their needs and therefore enable them to improve their relationship, sexual satisfaction and consequently, quality of life.
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