Staff competence in caring for LGBTQ+ patients in the paediatric emergency department.
Arch Dis Child
; 108(7): 525-529, 2023 07.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to assess the competency of paediatric emergency department (PED) multidisciplinary staff in caring for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, + inclusive of all identities) adolescents.DESIGN:
This was an observational study within which participants were required to complete the LGBT-Development of Clinical Skills Scale self-assessment tool of clinical competence.SETTING:
It was conducted across three PEDs and one urgent care centre pertaining to the Children's Health Ireland healthcare group.PARTICIPANTS:
Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers were eligible to participate. EXCLUSION CRITERIA non-front facing staff; prior completion of an eLearning module intended to serve as a future educational intervention. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Participants were assessed on (1) attitudinal awareness towards LGBTQ+ individuals; (2) knowledge of LGBTQ+ health issues and (3) clinical preparedness in caring for LGBTQ+ patients. Each domain is scored out of a maximum of 7 points.RESULTS:
71 eligible participants completed the study. 40/71 (56%) were doctors, and 31/71 (44%) were nurses. The mean score for attitudinal awareness was 6.54/7 (SD 0.59), indicating overall positive attitudes. The mean score for knowledge was lower (5.34/7, SD 1.03) and lowest for clinical preparedness (3.39/7, SD 0.94). Participants were less confident in caring for transgender than LGB patients and scored very low when asked if they had received adequate training in caring for transgender young people (2.11/7).CONCLUSIONS:
This study demonstrates positive attitudes towards LGBTQ+ patients among PED staff. However, there was a gap in knowledge and clinical preparedness. Increased training in caring for LGBTQ+ young people is necessary.Palavras-chave
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ECOS
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Equidade_desigualdade
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pessoas Transgênero
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Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Aspecto:
Equity_inequality
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Dis Child
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Irlanda