La actividad sexual y la discapacidad en el contexto terapéutico.

Abstract

The present systematic study is aimed at analysing the available evidence regarding the approach taken by occupational therapists and the rehabilitation field towards individuals with disabilities, specifically concerning their sexual activity a topic currently burdened by stigma, which limits its inclusion during the rehabilitation process. The methodology employed allowed the identification of 24 relevant articles that specified the barriers faced by professionals, both in terms of knowledge and their environment, in addressing sexual relationships holistically. Furthermore, an occupational imbalance was evident in the population due to the exclusion of this meaningful activity from clinical practice and users' routines. The study concludes that this represents an occupational need that must be addressed comprehensively, not only in Ecuador but throughout Latin America, in both the rehabilitation and adaptation processes to restore meaningful life patterns for individuals with disabilities.