Supporting safe and healthy sexual expression for people living with dementia in long-term care settings

What is this Study about?

We developed a resource to support substitute decision-makers as they work through issues related to the sexual expression of individuals living with dementia in long-term care homes. The purpose of this pilot is to evaluate and assess how the content and format of the resource is received by a sample of substitute decision-makers and longterm care staff members. Through online surveys, we will be seeking feedback related to accessibility, potential usefulness in practice, effectiveness in increasing awareness and preparedness to address issues related to sexual expression.

What Will Happen in This Study?

If you agree to participate, you will receive a link to an initial survey via REDCap. After completing this survey, you will be sent a copy of the resource to review and a link to complete the follow-up survey. We ask that over a period of two weeks, you:

1) complete an initial survey (~15-30 minutes);

2) read and review the PDF document (~60-90 minutes to read 30 pages); and

3) complete a follow-up survey (~30 minutes).

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

- are a substitute decision-maker of a person living with dementia in residential long-term care in Alberta or Ontario OR someone currently working with people living with dementia in residential long-term care in Alberta or Ontario;

- are a person who is 18 years of age or older;

- are a person able to read and write in English

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