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Occupational Therapy

Thomas Jefferson University

Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations

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2023

Diversity

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Professional Development Lgbtq+ Program For Faculty, Staff And Clinicians: Reported Month Post-Program Impact, Audrey L. Zapletal, Otd, Ms, Otr/L, Cla, Karla A. Bell, Pt, Dpt, Phd(C) Apr 2023

Professional Development Lgbtq+ Program For Faculty, Staff And Clinicians: Reported Month Post-Program Impact, Audrey L. Zapletal, Otd, Ms, Otr/L, Cla, Karla A. Bell, Pt, Dpt, Phd(C)

Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations

Background

LGBTQ+ community experiences health care and health disparities; some reasons include:

  • barriers in care,
  • negative attitudes,
  • lack of awareness by healthcare providers.

Studies have found healthcare professionals are not adequately trained in LGBTQ+ care