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A Compass Towards Competency: Mapping LGBTQIAP+ Inclusive Healthcare Training-A Scoping Review
Emma E E Andrews1, Shawna Campbell1, Elizabeth Ann Bryant1
1Faculty of Society and Design, Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia.
Journal of Homosexuality
|August 6, 2026
Summary
Continuing professional education for healthcare providers is crucial for addressing health disparities in LGBTQIAP+ communities. Current training shows mixed results, highlighting the need for standardized, integrated LGBTQIAP+ cultural responsiveness in healthcare education.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Medical Education
- Health Equity
Background:
- Persistent health disparities exist for LGBTQIAP+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and +) populations.
- These disparities are linked to systemic inequities and a lack of culturally responsive healthcare.
- Continuing professional education is vital to bridge these gaps in care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map post-qualification LGBTQIAP+ training initiatives for healthcare providers.
- To review workplace-based and continuing education programs.
- To identify gaps and areas for improvement in LGBTQIAP+ healthcare education.
Main Methods:
- A systematic scoping review guided by PRISMA-ScR methodology.
- Searched databases (PsycINFO, EBSCO, Web of Science, PubMed) using keywords: healthcare professional, education, LGBTQIAP+, evaluation, professional development.
- Included 24 peer-reviewed studies published between 2013 and September 2025.
Main Results:
- Training interventions varied in format, duration, and content, often utilizing short workshops or online modules.
- Reported outcomes included improved knowledge and self-reported preparedness, but inconsistent attitudinal and behavioral changes.
- Evaluation methods primarily used pre/post self-report measures lacking psychometric rigor and longitudinal data.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for standardized LGBTQIAP+ curricula and integration into core professional development.
- Enhanced research is required to support reflective, ongoing learning for practitioners.
- Robust LGBTQIAP+ education can foster trust, reduce discrimination, and improve health outcomes for LGBTQIAP+ individuals.
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