An Occupational Therapy Approach to Sexuality in People with Acquired Brain Injury in a Subacute Setting

To analyze if people with acquired brain injury in sub-acute situation, as well their relatives and/or partners, consider relevant the approach to sexuality during Occupational Therapy intervention. This study presents a qualitative design phenomenological approach. Twelve participants were interviewed: eight injury, two and partners who agreed participate. The information has been collected through interviews. According interviews, following categories have emerged: changes everyday life, taboo of sex its relation gender relevance counselling. Participants another activity daily living, which modified due injury. Not only does condition subject, but it is also influenced by individual’s gender. In addition, counselling professionals involved rehabilitation process main intervention claimed this study. an living. Therefore, occupational therapist follows holistic conception must process.