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 A Mixed Methods Study of Beliefs Behaviors and Experiences of Advanced Practice Nurses with Lesbian and Gay Patients written by Marianne Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: APRNs are increasingly providing more of the primary care services to diverse populations in the United States. The population includes persons of non-heterosexual identities who often encounter barriers when seeking health care. Given the minuscule focus in nursing education about these patient populations, a clearer understanding of APRNs’ beliefs, behaviors, and experiences caring for lesbian and gay patients was essential. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore and identify the beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of APRNs with lesbian and gay and patients. Social constructionism was the theoretical perspective that guided this study, and the philosophical perspective of pragmatism informed the methodology. The study followed a convergent parallel design informed by Creswell and Plano Clark (2011). A sample of 678 APRNs from a northeastern state completed an on-line survey comprised of the 30-item, Gay Affirmative Practice (GAP) (Crisp, 2002) Likert-type scale, 13 demographic items and an open-ended statement requesting a description of experiences of having cared for lesbian and gay patients. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA. Qualitative data were analyzed using Krippendorff’s (2013) content analytic technique of clustering units to form themes. ANOVA indicated statistically significant differences in GAP scale scores based on personal identity, having a lesbian or gay family member, political party, practice place, practice focus, and the number of lesbian and gay patients. Eight thematic categories emerged from APRN experiences: affirming, more education needed, witnessed discrimination, limited experience with lesbian/gay patients, sexual orientation only asked if relevant, treat all the same, non-affirming, and sexual orientation not focus of practice. The thematic categories of affirming, have witnessed discrimination, and more education needed consistently had the highest GAP scale scores compared to the other themes.

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 Delivering Culturally Competent Nursing Care written by Gloria Kersey-Matusiak, PhD, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-11-28 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised and updated, Delivering Culturally Competent Nursing Care, Second Edition, explores the cross-cultural interactions and conflicts between nurses and the diverse array of patients they may see. Culturally competent nurses can cut through preconceptions, reduce health disparities, and deliver high-quality care as they encounter patients from a range of backgrounds and beliefs. As frontline providers for diverse populations, nurses are expected to treat each patient with empathy and respect. This text addresses what it really means to be culturally competent in nursing practice. As representatives of specific cultural, racial, ethnic, and sociopolitical groups, nurses bring their own values, beliefs, and attitudes to all interactions with patients and with one another. Whether or not nurses choose to make their attitudes explicit, these attitudes ultimately influence the quality of care they provide to patients. The content of this book is grounded in the Staircase Model, which builds upon the nurse’s own self-assessment to identify personal limitations, find strategies to improve cultural competence, and progress to the next level. This text features case scenarios that apply the process of cultural competence to different healthcare situations. What’s New Three New Chapters Chapter 12: Caring for Patients Who Are Morbidly Obese Chapter 13: Caring for Veterans Chapter 14: Caring for Children Expanded content on caring for LGBTQIA community PowerPoint slides provided for instructors Key Features Addresses AACN competencies Provides easy-to-follow self-assessment using the Staircase Model Learning Objectives and Key Terms are identified in each chapter Overview of each chapter provides current information about trends in the United States on the topic under discussion Provides an excellent cultural competency preparation for student nurses in clinical situations as well as for practicing nurses at all levels and areas of nursing Presents content on immigration and transgender individuals

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 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 An Exploration of Factors of LGBT Cultural Competency Among Prospective Healthcare Professionals written by Heather Isbell and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literature suggests there is a relationship between cultural competency and health outcomes as well as a perceived fear of discrimination LGBT individuals face when attempting to receive healthcare services. The aim of this study is to assess the level of LGBT CC (cultural competency) among prospective professionals who are expected to provide health care services and to explore factors that affect those attributes. Multiple linear regressions were conducted to test the effect of the following factors of LGBT CC: postsecondary experience, relations with LGBT individuals, and religion using a sample of 57 different healthcare students in a faith-based university during the spring of 2019. Although postsecondary experience did not have a significant effect, other findings within the disciplines raised awareness for this study. However, having a close relationship with a LGBT individual was found to be significant for both LGBT CC-belief and behavior, and religiosity was found to have a negative effect towards LGBT CC-behavior. The implication of the findings is not to disregard the postsecondary experience, but to point out the differences among disciplines. Knowing that the LGBT population is facing discrimination within healthcare settings makes it imperative for healthcare university programs and healthcare facilities to educate students and employees to be more culturally competent when working with LGBT clients.

Download or read book Who Cares written by Michele J. Eliason and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 1996 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The health care professions take pride in the philosophy that all pers ons receive equal treatment. Yet prejudice, fears, and stereotyping ar e so deeply ingrained in our society that discrimination is widespread . Gay, lesbian, and bisexual persons are often harassed, mistreated, o r misunderstood in our health care systems. This book explores how pre judices have become institutionalized, and offers viable solutions for real change. Essential for educators, students, nurses, health care p rofessionals, community activistsall those interested in combating pre judice.

Download or read book Women s coping in various spheres in society Challenges and opportunities written by Orna Braun-Lewensohn and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-01-04 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 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 Attitudes and Behavior of Bachelor of Science Nursing Students Toward Homosexuals written by Irene Villegas Saldana and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students are at a high risk of making assumptions based on personal stigma, stereotypes, education, low exposure, prejudice, and religious beliefs toward the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population, thus compromising the quality of health care provided. The purpose of this descriptive, correlational and exploratory research was to report the presence of homophobia in undergraduate nursing students. Methods. Data was collected from a convenience sampling of traditional and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing students enrolled at a California State University in the Spring of 2016. Quantitative data was collected from a purposive sample of 256 nursing students using a demographic profile sheet, the Index of Attitudes Towards Homosexuals and Homophobic Behavior of Student Scale. Results. The cutting score for higher level of homophobia was set at 50 by the authors of the survey instruments. The result revealed lower level of homophobia among the BSN students. The mean IAH score (n= 256, M = 24.421 SD =15.91) and the mean HBSS score (n= 256, M = 12.37, SD = 15.29) were both lower than 50 suggesting lower-level of homophobia. There was a strong positive correlation between the IAH scores and HBSS scores of BSN students toward homosexuals, r = .682. These results suggested that the students’ behavior were consistent with their attitudes. Non-accepting religion to homosexuality accounted for strongest predictor for the homophobic scores. Conclusion: The results of this research revealed that nurses have lower level of homophobia. Future qualitative research should be built on this study to further investigate why nursing students continue to have homophobic attitudes and behaviors. The nursing faculty and students should continue to participate in cultural or diversity class to achieve neutrality regardless of their religious belief to truly advocate for patient’s health.

Download or read book Cultural Issues in Healthcare written by Renay Scales and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-read book is designed to prepare medical, biomedical and other health professionals in training to provide healthcare services to patients by utilizing the scholarship in the published chapters to better understand the evolving symbiotic relationship between attention to the needs of patient communities and achieving effective access, treatment, and quality of care. While studies have been done on health inequity and disparities, moving to solution-based strategies not only requires more knowledge but a pathway to praxis. The editors and chapter authors of this unique title are established practitioners in the areas they write about and provide refreshing ways to advance our work in healthcare. The market for this title is all medical, dental, nursing, physician assistant and other academic programs; they can use this book for active learning in classes as a supplemental text. Since this material can also be used as a reference for board exam questions of various healthcare disciplines, the organizations below are good contacts for marketing. National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners Association for American Medical Colleges National Medical Association American Medical Association Association for Medical Ethics The American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Dental Education Service American Public Health Association National Association of Medical Minority Educators American Sociological Association American College of Healthcare Executives

Download or read book Health Assessment for Nursing Practice E Book written by Susan Fickertt Wilson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-12-19 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! NGN-style case studies provide optimal preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination. - NEW! LGBTQ+ Considerations boxes summarize special assessment considerations for LGBTQ+ clients. - NEW! Updated coverage of signs of abuse, neglect, and human trafficking equips you to become a mandatory reporter of these growing health problems. - NEW! Updated, high-quality illustrations accurately represent assessment techniques and the latest examination equipment. - NEW! Increased emphasis on normal findings is incorporated into the text along with a reduced emphasis on uncommon findings. - NEW emphasis in the Adapting Health Assessment chapter describes how to adjust your care for patients with a variety of conditions or limitations, such as patients with IVs, casts, and catheters. - NEW! Updated information on cultural and religious preferences and practices describes how these factors can have an impact on health assessment. - NEW! UPDATED coverage addresses the latest evidence-based guidelines on pain assessment. - NEW! Enhanced Review Questions prepare you for the NCLEX exam, with cognitive levels raised from "remembering" and "understanding" levels to "applying" and above to prepare you for clinical practice.