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Affirming Care for LGBTQ+ Patients
Noelle Marie Javier1, Roy Noy2
1Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave L. Levy Place, 1070, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|March 23, 2024
Summary
Older adult lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals face unique health disparities. Healthcare providers must use inclusive strategies and a holistic framework to ensure equitable and affirming care for this vulnerable population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals experience significant discrimination in healthcare.
- Older adults in the LGBTQ+ community face compounded stressors due to intersecting identities (age, ableism, ethnicity, employment).
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the unique vulnerabilities of older adult LGBTQ+ individuals in healthcare settings.
- To advocate for inclusive and affirming healthcare practices for the older adult LGBTQ+ population.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on LGBTQ+ health disparities.
- Analysis of minority stress factors in older adults.
- Exploration of healthcare provider strategies for inclusion.
Main Results:
- Older adult LGBTQ+ individuals experience disproportionate healthcare challenges.
- Intersectional identities exacerbate minority stress and impact health outcomes.
- A biopsychosocial, cultural, and spiritual framework can guide holistic care.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers must actively mitigate discrimination and provide affirming care.
- Adopting inclusive strategies is crucial for addressing the needs of older adult LGBTQ+ patients.
- A comprehensive care framework ensures compassionate and equitable health services.
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