Abstract
This study describes LGBT friendly healthcare providers' self-reported practices to tailor their care for LGBT patients. Examples of persistent LGBT health disparities will be discussed and there will be identification of specific and actionable priorities that can be implemented to provide integrated, culturally congruent care to LGBT populations.
Sigma Membership
Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Healthcare Practices, Healthcare Providers, LGBT
Recommended Citation
Aleshire, Mollie E. and Fallin-Bennett, Amanda, "Tailoring care for LGBT patients: Healthcare providers' practices in a rural state" (2019). INRC (Congress). 425.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2019/presentations_2019/425
Conference Name
30th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Conference Year
2019
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Tailoring care for LGBT patients: Healthcare providers' practices in a rural state
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This study describes LGBT friendly healthcare providers' self-reported practices to tailor their care for LGBT patients. Examples of persistent LGBT health disparities will be discussed and there will be identification of specific and actionable priorities that can be implemented to provide integrated, culturally congruent care to LGBT populations.