Citation

Lawrie B, Jillings C. Rehabil. Nurs. 2004; 29(1): 9-13.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. blawrie@vanhosp.bc.ca

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Association of Rehabilitation Nursing, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14727470

Abstract

Inappropriate sexual comments and behaviors from clients with brain injuries can be frustrating, awkward, and time consuming for the nurses who are caring for them. Understanding the meaning of these comments and behaviors, as well as receiving direction concerning ways to handle the situation can help nurses overcome their frustration and improve the quality of nursing care. This article examines potential underlying causes of inappropriate sexual behavior, explains the behaviors from client, family, staff, and organizational perspectives, and begins to look at ways to respectfully and sensitively address the behaviors using a model and framework developed by the Sexual Health Service (SHS) at Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre (VHHSC), in British Columbia, Canada.

Language: en