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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Disparities

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  • The healthcare needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations are often overlooked and rendered invisible in traditional healthcare settings and nursing education.
  • Initial patient-nurse interactions during health history and assessment significantly influence patient comfort, disclosure, service return, and adherence to care plans.
  • The critical nature of the first nurse encounter highlights the importance of addressing LGBT health within the curriculum.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the unique health risks and specific needs of the LGBT population within the context of nursing education.
  • To explore the benefits and challenges of incorporating LGBT health issues into nursing school curricula.
  • To provide recommendations for integrating the care of LGBT individuals into health assessment nursing courses.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of unique health risks pertinent to the LGBT population.
  • Analysis of benefits and challenges associated with curriculum integration.
  • Provision of specific communication techniques for history taking and physical examinations with LGBT patients.
  • Inclusion of guidance for the physical examination of transgender patients.

Main Results:

  • Identified unique health risks and concerns specific to the LGBT population.
  • Outlined strategies for effective communication and patient interaction.
  • Provided practical guidance for physical examinations, particularly for transgender individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Health assessment courses are appropriate venues for discussing LGBT health needs.
  • Implementing these recommendations can improve the quality of care and patient experience for LGBT individuals.
  • This content is valuable for nurse faculty, students, continuing education providers, preceptors, and practicing nurses.