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Health disparities in LGBTQ

Abstract

Nurses can have a positive impact on patient outcomes and in decreasing health disparities with lesbian and gay individuals by providing a safe and inclusive environment. To provide culturally competent care to lesbian and gay individuals and their families, first nurses need to assess their own beliefs and professional behavior.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Michelle Morgan, DNP, Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration Project, HonorHealth, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Faye Gary, EdD, School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Marilyn J. Lotas, PhD, MS, MEd, BSN, School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Melanie Brewer, DNSc, MS, BSN, Center for Nursing Excellence, HonorHealth (formerly Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network), Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

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Theta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

HonorHealth, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Culturally Competent Care, Health Disparities, Lesbian and Gay Individuals

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Beliefs and behavior of nurses providing healthcare to gay and lesbian individuals

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Nurses can have a positive impact on patient outcomes and in decreasing health disparities with lesbian and gay individuals by providing a safe and inclusive environment. To provide culturally competent care to lesbian and gay individuals and their families, first nurses need to assess their own beliefs and professional behavior.