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Addressing transgender patients' barriers to access care
Denise Rowe1, Yeow Chye Ng, Louise C OʼKeefe
1Denise Rowe is an NP at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Las Vegas, Nev. Yeow Chye Ng is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Ala. Louise C. O'Keefe is the faculty and staff clinic director and an assistant professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Ala.
The Nurse Practitioner
|April 30, 2019
Summary
Transgender individuals encounter significant barriers to quality healthcare in the US. Nurse practitioner (NP) advocacy is crucial for improving access and fostering inclusive medical environments for transgender patients.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Access
- Health Disparities
- Transgender Health
Background:
- The transgender population experiences notable challenges in accessing consistent, high-quality medical care within the United States healthcare system.
- Marginalized gender identities often face systemic obstacles that impede their ability to receive adequate and respectful healthcare services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the specific barriers preventing the transgender population from obtaining high-quality healthcare.
- To explore the role of Nurse Practitioner (NP) advocacy in mitigating these barriers and promoting a more inclusive healthcare environment for transgender individuals.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on healthcare access for transgender individuals.
- Analysis of systemic barriers in the US healthcare system.
- Exploration of NP roles in patient advocacy and healthcare improvement.
Main Results:
- Identified key barriers including discrimination, lack of provider knowledge, and insurance issues.
- Highlighted the positive impact of informed and proactive NP advocacy.
- Demonstrated the potential for NPs to champion culturally competent care.
Conclusions:
- Addressing barriers requires systemic changes and targeted NP interventions.
- NP advocacy is essential for creating affirming and accessible healthcare spaces for transgender patients.
- Further research on effective NP-led interventions is warranted to improve transgender health outcomes.