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Patient and Parent Experiences of Care at a Pediatric Gender Service

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: To explore experiences of care at the Royal Children's Hospital Gender Service (RCHGS). Methods: A total of 114 parents and 52 patients of the RCHGS completed an experience of care survey. Results: Most participants highly rated elements of the family-centered care and multidisciplinary team at RCHGS. The majority were satisfied with the RCHGS (parents: 88%, patients: 92%) and would recommend the service (parents: 95%, patients: 89%). Reductions in distress after participation in RCHGS were noted. Wait time was an area of dissatisfaction. Ideas for improvement concerned information giving, family support provision, and improving access to care. Conclusion: This study affirms the multidisciplinary family-centered model used at RCHGS.

Source: Transgender Health

DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2018.0016

Authors: Michelle A. Tollit, Debi Feldman, Gabrielle McKie, Michelle M. Telfer

Institutions: Royal Children's Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Western Health

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: University of Melbourne