What Patients Want in a Transgender Center: Building a Patient-Centered Program.
J Health Care Poor Underserved
; 35(1): 225-245, 2024.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38661868
ABSTRACT
Gender affirmation is standard medical care, and community input is an essential component of patient-centered care. This study shares how our organization assessed patients' perceptions of health care organizations that provide gender-affirming care. Building on qualitative interview data, we distributed an online survey via a lesbian-gaybisexual-transgender-queer research firm. The survey was completed by 314 transgender individuals residing in 37 U.S. states and territories. Most respondents (69%) reported negative experiences seeking health care. Patients would travel long distances for competent providers and were more willing to seek care from an institution actively working to change a formerly negative reputation. Patients described high-quality organizations as prioritizing staff training (95.5%), having inclusive policies (93.3%), and hiring expert staff (86.0%). Programs should ensure cultural competency training for all staff. They should recruit and retain providers skilled in transgender medicine, especially trans-identified providers. Patient experience and reputation in the community influence where patients seek care.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Assistência Centrada no Paciente
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Pessoas Transgênero
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Health Care Poor Underserved
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article