Kate Burke – Addressing Sexuality with Older Adults

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Speaker: Kate Burke, OTD, OTR

Duration: 2 Hours 01 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Mar 30, 2023  

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

Sex is an ADL….but is rarely addressed by rehab professionals. With practical strategies for conversation, assessment and recommendations, you’ll confidently incorporate sexuality into your geriatric rehabilitation practice.

Speaker

Kate Burke, OTD, OTR

Kate Burke, OTD, OTR, has over 22 years of experience working with older adults in SNF and inpatient rehabilitation settings. She is passionate about helping healthcare practitioners get comfortable and competent addressing sexuality and intimacy occupations in their practice. When she isn’t teaching at Johnson & Wales University, Kate enjoys reading, gardening, knitting & taking naps.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kathryn Burke has an employment relationship with Johnson & Wales University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kathryn Burke has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Objectives

1. Determine how sex and intimacy occupations are defined with the OT Framework.
2. Assess why sexuality is inconsistently addressed by rehab practitioners.
3. Evaluate theoretical models that can be used to guide assessment and treatment.
4. Develop strategies for intervention pertaining to sex and intimacy occupations.
5. Determine when referral to another professional is indicated.

Outline

• Screening & Assessment Strategies to Address Sexuality with Older Adults
  • PLISSIT vs EX-PLISSIT
  • OPISI
  • Inclusive terminology
  • Common issues: vaginal pain, ED
• Theoretical models that guide assessment & intervention
  • Recognition model
  • OT Sexual Assessment Framework
  • Occupational Perspective of Sexuality
  • Rights-based approach
• Intervention Strategies
  • Reducing barriers to intimacy
  • Interdisciplinary approach
  • Sex toys, bondage and other sexual devices
  • Recommendations for safe sexual practices
• Adding it All Together for Your Practice
  • Documentation tips to maximize reimbursement
  • When to refer to a pelvic specialist
  • Advocacy
  • Q/A

Target Audience

• Athletic Trainers
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants

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