Guidelines, Policies, and Recommendations Regarding the Sexuality of Individuals with Severe Mental Disorders in Psychiatric Units, Institutions, and Supported Housing Across Europe: A Systematic Review.

Sexual behavior of psychiatric inpatients is often inadequately addressed within psychiatric institutions. This systematic review aimed to identify existing policies, guidelines, and recommendations regarding inpatient sexual behavior in psychiatric units, institutions, and supported housing across Europe in existing literature. It also aimed to assess the attitudes held by mental health professionals (MHPs) and inpatients toward existing policies, guidelines, and recommendations.