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Experiences and Attitudes of Nurses Caring for People Undergoing Gender-Affirming Surgery: A Qualitative Study
Buse Peynirci1, Meltem Mecdi Kaydırak2
1Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Aim:
The aim of this study is to explore the experiences and attitudes of nurses caring for people undergoing gender-affirming surgery.
Design:
This study was designed as a qualitative descriptive study.
Methods:
The theoretical thematic analysis approach was used to analyse the data. The research data were collected through in-depth individual interviews. The study sample consisted of 25 nurses who met the inclusion criteria and provided individualised care to persons undergoing gender-affirming surgery.
Results:
Nurses' narratives about their experiences and attitudes in providing care: (1) nurses' attitudes, (2) factors affecting nurses' attitudes, (3) nurses' experiences of care, (4) procedures affecting care, and (5) suggestions for improving the quality of care were summarised under five main themes. Although nurses did not express negative attitudes toward patients, they were found to have overlapping biases. In addition, using the code map, situations such as lack of information, communication problems, physical environment, etc. were found to affect nursing care.
Conclusions:
As a result, it was found that nurses' experiences and attitudes affected the care of people in the process of gender transition; there were many factors that made their care more difficult and easier.
Implications For The Profession:
This study underscores the need for targeted training to address biases, improve communication, and enhance understanding of gender transition care among nurses. Creating supportive policies, inclusive environments, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration can improve care quality.
Impact:
This research examines the experiences and attitudes of nurses providing care to individuals undergoing gender-affirming surgery, highlighting factors influencing care quality and areas for improvement. The study illustrated practice across five domains: nurses' attitudes, factors affecting nurses' attitudes, nurses' experiences of care, procedures affecting care, and suggestions for improving the quality of care.
Reporting Method:
SRQR guidelines for qualitative studies.
Patient Or Public Contribution:
No patient or public contribution.
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