Aged care nurses' perception of unwanted sexual behaviour in Australian residential aged care services.

Objectives: To explore aged care nurses' awareness and experience of unwanted sexual behaviour (USB) in residential aged care services (RACS).

Methods: An anonymous online questionnaire was administered to an opportunistic sample of RACS nurses enrolled to complete an e-learning course in Australia. From the 167 participants who expressed interest to enrol, 129 were eligible and 53 returned completed consent forms.

Evaluation of an online course for prevention of unwanted sexual behaviour in residential aged care services-A pilot study.

Background: Residential aged care services (RACS) staff have substantial gaps in knowledge to prevent and manage unwanted sexual behaviour (USB) in RACS.

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the feasibility of a pilot online course (intervention) addressing USB in RACS.

Method: Development of a self-guided e-learning educational course was based on existing research, national and international approaches to human rights approaches to sexual assault and underwent internal and external peer review.