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Nursing care of transgender persons: A systematic mapping study
Sara J Kimmel1, Justin Schneider2, Renee Gorrell3
1University of Missouri, School of Nursing and Health Studies, 2464 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108, United States.
Nurse Education in Practice
|April 28, 2024
Summary
Research on nursing care for transgender people is scarce. More education is needed to improve gender-affirming care and reduce health disparities for the transgender community.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Disparities
- Transgender Health
Background:
- Transgender individuals often face negative healthcare experiences, leading to delayed care and poorer health outcomes.
- Nurses report insufficient preparation for caring for transgender patients, despite existing guidelines for gender-affirming care.
- Targeted transgender nursing education has been shown to enhance patient experiences and mitigate health disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically identify, organize, and report on existing literature concerning nursing care delivery for transgender individuals.
- To assess the current state of research on nursing interventions and education for transgender patient care.
Main Methods:
- A systematic mapping study approach was utilized.
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE Complete, and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection.
- Keywords included 'transgender,' 'gender identity,' 'nursing care,' 'nurse attitudes,' 'health care delivery/disparities,' and 'gender-affirming care.' A total of 1250 articles were screened.
Main Results:
- A final analysis included thirteen studies focusing on transgender patient care, nurses' experiences, and nurse education.
- The review confirmed a significant lack of primary research specifically addressing the nursing care of transgender people.
- Limited research has been published in the past five years concerning nursing care for transgender individuals and related nurse education.
Conclusions:
- There is a critical need for increased research in transgender nursing care and education.
- Despite some advancements, innovative strategies are essential to bridge the gap in nursing education for gender-affirming healthcare.
- Addressing these gaps is crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing disparities for transgender populations.
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