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September 10, 2025Journal of Applied GerontologyOpen Access

Experience of Conjugality Among Older People in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Scoping Review

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FBFlorbela BiaUniversity of Évora ZCZaida CharepeUniversidade Católica Portuguesa CMCristina María Alves Marques-VieiraUniversidade Católica Portuguesa

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This scoping review uncovers the impact of residential care on conjugal relationships in older adults, highlighting significant emotional complexities.

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Maintaining marital bonds is vital for older couples transitioning to long-term care facilities.
The review included 17 studies, analyzing various living arrangements and emotional outcomes in these settings.
Evidence suggests that institutional care policies significantly influence the experiences of conjugal relationships.
A call for relationship-centred care strategies emphasizes enhancing marital well-being in long-term care.

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Bia et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d5e554b1d3bfb60f894d https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251369264

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This scoping review uncovers the impact of residential care on conjugal relationships in older adults, highlighting significant emotional complexities.

Experience of Conjugality Among Older People in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Scoping Review

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Experience of Conjugality Among Older People in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Scoping Review

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