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Improving Lgbtq Provider Competency In The Emergency Department: Guided By Leininger’S Theory Of Transcultural Nursing, Kandyce Casey
Improving Lgbtq Provider Competency In The Emergency Department: Guided By Leininger’S Theory Of Transcultural Nursing, Kandyce Casey
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Abstract
Background: The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) population have poorer health outcomes and health disparities due to stigma and discrimination when compared to the general population. The LGBTQ population represents many ethnicities, races, religions, social classes which creates an additional barrier to care. The LGBTQ person has higher rates of being uninsured and therefore healthcare is often delayed, or medical attention is sought in the emergency department (ED) for nonurgent issues.
Purpose: To increase competency of ED providers when caring for the LGBTQ population in the ED by implementing an evidence-based educational program.
Methods: The quality improvement …