The development of a scale to assess the training needs of professionals in providing sexuality rehabilitation following spinal cord injury

No Thumbnail Available
File version
Author(s)
Kendall, M
Booth, S
Fronek, P
Miller, D
Geraghty, T
Griffith University Author(s)
Primary Supervisor
Other Supervisors
Editor(s)
Date
2003
Size
File type(s)
Location
License
Abstract

The training needs of rehabilitation professionals in the area of sexuality and sexual function, particularly following spinal cord injury (SCI) has received little attention in the literature. Specifically, there is negligible theoretical discussion related to staff training needs, as well as a paucity of standardised scales to measure these needs. A conceptual model was developed encompassing staff knowledge, comfort, and attitudes towards sexuality following SCI. Using this model, a scale was developed, evaluated, and refined. Factor analysis supported the construct validity of the scale in measuring the existing conceptual model outlined but highlighted the existence of a separate construct related to personal approaches from clients. The subsequently named Knowledge, Comfort, Approach and Attitudes towards Sexuality Scale (KCAASS) demonstrated high levels of internal consistency across the four conceptual domains. The KCAASS has utility for rehabilitation facilities interested in identifying and targeting training initiatives related to addressing client sexuality needs following SCI.

Journal Title

Sexuality and Disability

Conference Title
Book Title
Edition
Volume

21

Issue

1

Thesis Type
Degree Program
School
Publisher link
Patent number
Funder(s)
Grant identifier(s)
Rights Statement
Rights Statement
Item Access Status
Note
Access the data
Related item(s)
Subject

Sports science and exercise

Clinical social work practice

Sociology

Persistent link to this record
Citation
Collections