Download or read book Promoting Inclusive Nursing Care for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Queer Patients written by Nancy T. Weston and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: Nursing education should reflect the needs of the population it serves. People identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) have increased over the past few years, with continued growth expected. Consequently, nursing faculty need the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to teach nursing students to provide quality nursing care to LGTBQ+ patients who are less likely to receive equitable health care because they are members of a diverse population. Therefore, addressing their healthcare needs in the nursing curriculum is essential in alleviating healthcare barriers and biases. Methodology: The equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) guidelines were presented to the nursing faculty, applied by simulation course chairs in clinical simulations, and used to review the associate degree nursing (ADN) program student application to encourage qualified applicant diversity. Qualtrics quantitative pre- and post-survey questions were offered to nursing faculty to assess faculty comfort in teaching nursing students how to support LGBTQ+ healthcare needs and the importance of including EDI in the nursing curriculum. In addition, the simulation course chairs and ADN director were asked verbal qualitative survey question(s). Results: Overall, nursing faculty were receptive to increasing EDI in the curriculum, simulation, and ADN application. Implications for practice: Utilizing the Nursing EDI Guidelines for the LGBTQ+ Population increase the faculty awareness and address healthcare disparities to bridge a nursing education gap. The guidelines are a resource accessible online, aiding nursing faculty in incorporating EDI into the nursing curriculum.

Download or read book Fast Facts about LGBTQ Care for Nurses written by Tyler Traister, DNP, RN-BC, NE-BC, CNE, OCN, CHPN, CTN-A, NPD-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-09-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fills a crucial need in helping nurses to provide safe, culturally-competent care to LGBTQ+ patients This pivotal resource—the first written specifically for nurses—focuses on the unique health needs and inequities affecting LGBTQ+ patients and discusses how to provide them with safe, respectful, and holistic care. Written in an easy-access bulleted format with concise paragraphs, this book sets the stage by examining the background and history of the LGBTQ+ population and focusing on the health disparities that set them apart. It addresses the nursing implications and care of LGBTQ+ patients in all practice settings, highlighting transgender medical, surgical, and mental health. To help nurses create inclusive environments, chapters cover best practices and strategies for appropriate communication and define key terms nurses should know when obtaining patient history, performing an assessment, and delivering overall care. Fast Facts About LGBTQ+ Care delivers resources to help nurses create and sustain changes within their practice and beyond. A multitude of case studies demonstrate the importance of collecting gender identity in the electronic health record and span a variety of scenarios nurses are likely to encounter. Key Features: Fills a critical need in the nursing literature on providing safe and culturally competent care for LGBTQ+ patients Illuminates communication best practices and terminology to help nurses feel comfortable caring for LGBTQ+ patients Features "Fast Facts" boxes and abundant case studies that highlight essential information Covers developing and integrating LGBTQ+ content into nursing education Includes tips and guides to promote advocacy for the LBGTQ+ population

Download or read book The Health of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender People written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-06-24 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals-often referred to under the umbrella acronym LGBT-are becoming more visible in society and more socially acknowledged, clinicians and researchers are faced with incomplete information about their health status. While LGBT populations often are combined as a single entity for research and advocacy purposes, each is a distinct population group with its own specific health needs. Furthermore, the experiences of LGBT individuals are not uniform and are shaped by factors of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographical location, and age, any of which can have an effect on health-related concerns and needs. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People assesses the state of science on the health status of LGBT populations, identifies research gaps and opportunities, and outlines a research agenda for the National Institute of Health. The report examines the health status of these populations in three life stages: childhood and adolescence, early/middle adulthood, and later adulthood. At each life stage, the committee studied mental health, physical health, risks and protective factors, health services, and contextual influences. To advance understanding of the health needs of all LGBT individuals, the report finds that researchers need more data about the demographics of these populations, improved methods for collecting and analyzing data, and an increased participation of sexual and gender minorities in research. The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People is a valuable resource for policymakers, federal agencies including the National Institute of Health (NIH), LGBT advocacy groups, clinicians, and service providers.

Download or read book LGBTQ Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care written by Kimberly D. Acquaviva and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only handbook for hospice and palliative care professionals looking to enhance their care delivery or their programs with LGBTQ-inclusive care. Anchored in the evidence, extensively referenced, and written in clear, easy-to-understand language, LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care provides clear, actionable strategies for hospice and palliative physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and chaplains.

Download or read book LGBTQ Cultures written by Michele J. Eliason and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from real-world experience and current research, the fully updated LGBTQ Cultures, 3rd Edition paves the way for healthcare professionals to provide well-informed, culturally sensitive healthcare to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) patients. This vital guide fills the LGBTQ awareness gaps, including replacing myths and stereotypes with facts, and measuring the effects of social stigma on health. Vital for all nursing specialties, this is the seminal guide to actively providing appropriate, culturally sensitive care to persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Download or read book Communities in Action written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2017-04-27 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.

Download or read book Clinician s Guide to LGBTQIA Care written by Ronica Mukerjee, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, MsA, LAc, and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-02-24 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strive for health equity and surmount institutional oppression when treating marginalized populations with this distinct resource! This unique text provides a framework for delivering culturally safe clinical care to LGBTQIA+ populations filtered through the lens of racial, economic, and reproductive justice. It focuses strongly on the social context in which we live, one where multiple historical processes of oppression continue to manifest as injustices in the health care setting and beyond. Encompassing the shared experiences of a diverse group of expert health care practitioners, this book offers abundant examples, case studies, recommendations, and the most up-to-date guidelines available for treating LGBTQIA+ patient populations. Rich in clinical scenarios that describe best practices for safely treating patients, this text features varied healthcare frameworks encompassing patient-centered and community-centered care that considers the intersecting and ongoing processes of oppression that impact LGBTQIA+ people every day--particularly people of color. This text helps health providers incorporate safe and culturally appropriate language into their care, understand the roots and impact of stigma, address issues of health disparities, and recognize and avoid racial or LGBTQIA+ microaggressions. Specific approaches to care include chapters on sexual health care, perinatal care, and information about pregnancy and postpartum care for transgender and gender-expansive people. Key Features: Emphasizes patient-centered care incorporating an understanding of patient histories, safety needs, and power imbalances Provides tools for clinician self-reflection to understand and alleviate implicit bias Fosters culturally safe language and communication skills Presents abundant patient scenarios including specific dos and don'ts in patient treatment Includes concrete objectives, conclusions, terminology, and references in each chapter and discussion questions to promote critical thought Offers charts and information boxes to illuminate key information

Download or read book Beliefs and Behavior of Nurses Providing Healthcare Services for Gay and Lesbian Individuals written by Michelle S. Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problem statement. The literature report a majority of persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) have experienced discrimination from a healthcare provider. This study encouraged nurses to assess their beliefs and behavior when providing health services to lesbian and gay individuals. Such self-assessment can positively impact patient outcomes. Nurses acknowledging sexual orientation and providing a safe environment for the patient and their family improves outcomes by providing patient-centered care.Aim. To assess their beliefs and behavior when providing healthcare services to gay and lesbian individuals using the Gay Affirmative Practice (GAP) scale.Methods. The study involved convenience sampling of registered nurses in a southwest urban hospital system utilizing an eNewsletter with a link to a Qualtrics survey that included a consent statement, demographic questions, and the Gay Affirmative Practice (GAP) Scale. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.Findings. Of 70 respondents, 89% were female, 91% Caucasian, 90% heterosexual, and 84% Christian. The average age was 49; 76% had a baccalaureate or master’s degree; 71% had a nursing certification; 60% had a friend or family member who is gay or lesbian; and 61% believed a cultural competence course would benefit them professionally. The mean GAP score was 110 (150 possible); the average belief score was 63 (75 possible); and the average behavior score was 49 (75 possible).Conclusions. Small sample size limited generalizability. Belief scores were higher than behavior scores, likely representing nurses’ positive beliefs and their requirement for education to increase behavior scores. Recommendations include future research with larger sample sizes throughout the nation; development of a tool that has language more reflective of nursing; and promote cultural competence courses with definitions of LGBT terminology and how to ask sexual orientation- and gender identity- questions in a safe and optimal manner.

Download or read book Understanding the Well Being of LGBTQI Populations written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2021-01-23 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increase in prevalence and visibility of sexually gender diverse (SGD) populations illuminates the need for greater understanding of the ways in which current laws, systems, and programs affect their well-being. Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, asexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, or intersex, as well as those who express same-sex or -gender attractions or behaviors, will have experiences across their life course that differ from those of cisgender and heterosexual individuals. Characteristics such as age, race and ethnicity, and geographic location intersect to play a distinct role in the challenges and opportunities SGD people face. Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations reviews the available evidence and identifies future research needs related to the well-being of SDG populations across the life course. This report focuses on eight domains of well-being; the effects of various laws and the legal system on SGD populations; the effects of various public policies and structural stigma; community and civic engagement; families and social relationships; education, including school climate and level of attainment; economic experiences (e.g., employment, compensation, and housing); physical and mental health; and health care access and gender-affirming interventions. The recommendations of Understanding the Well-Being of LGBTQI+ Populations aim to identify opportunities to advance understanding of how individuals experience sexuality and gender and how sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status affect SGD people over the life course.

Download or read book Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Healthcare written by Kristen Eckstrand and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by experienced clinicians and edited by Vanderbilt Program for LGBTI Health faculty, this book contains up-to-date expertise from physicians renowned for their work in LGBT health. This important text fills an informational void about the practical health needs of LGBT patients in both the primary care and specialty settings remains, and serves as a guide for LGBT preventive and specialty medicine that can be utilized within undergraduate medical education, residency training, and medical practice. Beginning with a short review of LGBT populations and health disparities, it largely focuses on the application and implementation of LGBT best practices within all realms of medical care. In addition, the book offers recommendations for the integration of LGBT health into systems-based practice by addressing intake forms and electronic health records, as well as evidence-based emerging concerns in LGBT health. This is a must-have volume for medical students, residents, and practicing physicians from all medical specialties.

Download or read book Minority Stress and Lesbian Women written by Virginia R. Brooks and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1981 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book LGBTQ Sensitivity for Healthcare Providers written by Rrt Jenifer Washington and published by Verbiage Basics. This book was released on 2024-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LGBTQ Sensitivity for Healthcare Providers LGBTQ Sensitivity for Healthcare Providers is an essential resource designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide compassionate, affirming, and effective care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) patients. This book addresses the unique health needs and challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals while fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect within healthcare settings. By exploring topics such as sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, this book empowers healthcare providers to develop cultural competence and create safe, welcoming environments for all patients. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of LGBTQ health disparities, best practices for patient communication, and strategies for addressing discrimination and bias. With practical guidance and real-world examples, this book is an invaluable tool for enhancing LGBTQ-inclusive care and improving patient outcomes.

Download or read book Gay and Bisexual Men Living with Prostate Cancer written by Jane M. Ussher and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of research and practice dealing with the specific needs of gay and bisexual men living with prostate cancer, as well as the special psychosocial needs of their partners. The intention is twofold: to provide insight into the unique experiences and concerns of gay or bisexual men living with prostate cancer in order to inform and assist future research, clinical practice and supportive care, and policy; and to ensure that the needs of gay and bisexual men are recognized and advanced on the mainstream prostate cancer agenda. Featuring both cutting-edge research and powerful portraits of gay and bisexual men living with prostate cancer, this book will be indispensable for health care, oncology, and mental health practitioners who seek to address their specific experiences and challenges.

Download or read book Increasing Nurses Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender lgbt Patient written by Bonnie L Hammack and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients experience significant health disparities that affect morbidity, mortality, and overall quality of life. Nurses who express negative biases in the delivery of care influence many of the disparities facing this vulnerable patient population. Educational interventions that are focused on increasing nurses' knowledge of LGBT healthcare needs have proven effective in improving patient compliance and enhancing patient care outcomes. This evidence-based practice change project was designed to educate nurses (n=25) on the healthcare needs of the LGBT population. The project included a pretest and posttest with an educational intervention. The project manager, in collaboration with subject matter experts, developed a questionnaire, which consisted of 15 knowledge and five attitude questions. The questionnaire was administered before and after an educational intervention to measure any changes in nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward LGBT patients. Findings indicated that knowledge scores increased from a baseline of 69.1%, which was below the 80% benchmark, to a post intervention score of 97.6%, which was above the intended benchmark. The average mean scores measuring attitudes increased significantly, t = 2.06 and p = .04. The findings of this evidence-based practice change project have significant implications on the effects of educating nurses on the healthcare needs of the LGBT population, that dramatically influence practice and patient care outcomes. Key words: LGBT; nurses' attitudes; education; healthcare; bias" -- Abstract.

Download or read book Healthcare Equality Index 2013 written by Human Rights Campaign Foundation and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-11 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Healthcare equality index (HEI) is a unique and invaluable resource for healthcare organizations seeking to provide equitable, inclusive care to LGBT Americans-and for LGBT Americans seeking healthcare organizations with a demonstrated commitment to their care. This free online survey, offered annually since 2007, has been widely praised for transforming LGBT healthcare nationwide. The HEI 2013 report, released in July 2013, allows LGBT patients and interested others to learn which U.S. healthcare facilities have participated in the HEI and which have been designated as Equality Leaders. It also shows how each of the 718 HEI-rated facilities performed against the Core Four criteria for LGBT care, and how many of them have adopted 30+ additional best practices for LGBT care.

Download or read book Nursing Education for LGBTQ Patients written by Shelley A. Jones and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States (US), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals are at an increased risk for contracting sexually transmitted infections, are less likely to receive recommended health screenings, are more likely to abuse alcohol and other substances, are at a higher risk for attempting suicide, and experience greater health disparities compared to their heterosexual counterparts. Compounding these health-related problems is a significant discrepancy whereby LGBTQ people have poor or no access to health care. One approach to correct the health disparities the LGBTQ community faces is through LGBTQspecific health education for nursing students. A review of the literature revealed undergraduatelevel nursing programs should employ competent faculty, incorporate increased instruction time, use updated textbooks, assign projects or entire modules specific to the health care needs of LGBTQ patients, employ simulations when available, and incorporate LGBTQ topics throughout the undergraduate nursing curriculum. These changes have the potential to make a positive impact on improving health care for LGBTQ patients in the US.

Download or read book Educational Program to Improve Care for the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender LGBT Patient written by Timothy A. Brendle and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of this capstone project is to explore the impact of registered nurses' bias and lack of knowledge associated with the care of the LGBT patient. A Quasiexperimental design was used to evaluate the cause-and-effect relationship of an educational intervention. This intervention provided LGBT cultural knowledge and provides evidence regarding how homophobia and transphobia among nurses creates and perpetuates disparities among LGBT people. Attitude and knowledge assessment tools were used to collect responses from participant's pre and post intervention. Using parametric and descriptive statistics, the participants' data were analyzed. There were no statistically significant differences between the pre and post intervention scores. Although statistical significance was lacking, clinical significance was inferred by the participants' knowledge gap in their posed questions at the conclusion of the educational intervention. The implementation of similar training sessions, offered in a recurring fashion, will likely be necessary to effectively decrease the healthcare disparities currently being experienced by the LGBT population.