Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Approximately 50% of all members of the LGBT community have delayed seeking care at the ED because they fear discrimination or denial of service.Research suggests that a general lack of understanding and knowledge of this community serves as one of the greatest barriers to the delivery of culturally competent care.This study aims to explore the attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge of EM residents in regards to the LGBT community.Educational Objectives: Our goal was to develop a curriculum that would address the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of residents toward the LGBT community.Areas of focus were enhancement of knowledge, cultural competency, implementation into practice and improved patient outcomes. Curricular Design:Residents voluntarily participated in a series of activities over the course of a month including an assessment and follow up of attitudes, beliefs and knowledge of the LGBT community.Residents then engaged in a simulated patient encounter using a standardized oral board format.This was used to assess the ability of residents in training to provide culturally competent care to a patient from the LGBT community.A physician from the LGBT community presented on the specific needs of this population and provided evaluation of the curriculum.Impact/Effectiveness: Overall residents reported being comfortable with providing care to members of the LGBT community in the ED.However, pre-and post-test show significant deficits in knowledge regarding this community supporting continuous use of this curriculum.
Authors: Kristi Grall, Joe Walter, Michael Paddock, Brian D. Hahn, Maddy Wong, Matt Bogan, Cullen Hegarty
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2519094573