Clinician Interactions with Older LGBT+ Patients in Colorado: Visibility, Identity, and Equitable Care
2024
Clinician Interactions with Older LGBT+ Patients in Colorado
Sample size: 20
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Valenti Korijna
Primary Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypothesis
How do clinicians perceive their interactions with LGBT+ patients aged 55 and older?
Conclusion
Clinicians need improved training and knowledge to better address the needs of older LGBT+ patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Clinicians noted the need for better communication with LGBT+ patients.
- There are barriers to asking about sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Increased advocacy is needed for LGBT+ patient care.
Takeaway
Doctors need to learn more about older LGBT+ patients to help them feel comfortable and get better care.
Methodology
Inductive thematic analysis of clinician perspectives.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in clinician self-reports and experiences.
Limitations
Participants had varying levels of comfort and knowledge about LGBT+ patients.
Participant Demographics
Clinicians in Colorado interacting with LGBT+ patients aged 55 and older.
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