Observational studyArchives of disease in childhood2023
Staff competence in caring for LGBTQ+ patients in the paediatric emergency department.
Observational study in Archives of disease in childhood, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07770607 (Assessing the Level of Awareness Regarding the Unique Medical Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community Among Emergency Department Physicians, as Well as Their Attitudes Toward Taking Medical Histories, Examining, and Treating Patients From This Community.), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.
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Assessing the Level of Awareness Regarding the Unique Medical Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community Among Emergency Department Physicians, as Well as Their Attitudes Toward Taking Medical Histories, Examining, and Treating Patients From This Community.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- Factors associated with gay-affirmative practice among polish paramedics: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Suicide among youth and young adults in Canada: bereaved parents' perspectives on the systems of care.International journal of mental health systems · 2025Article
- Emergency Physicians' and Nurses' Perspectives on Transgender, Intersexual, and Non-Binary Patients in Germany.The western journal of emergency medicine · 2025Article
- Staff experiences of wearing the Rainbow Badge in a paediatric hospital setting: a mixed-methods survey.Archives of disease in childhood · 2024Observational
- Emergency department care experiences among youth with mental health concerns.PLOS mental health · 2024Article
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6 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to assess the competency of paediatric emergency department (PED) multidisciplinary staff in caring for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, + inclusive of all identities) adolescents.
designThis was an observational study within which participants were required to complete the LGBT-Development of Clinical Skills Scale self-assessment tool of clinical competence.
settingIt was conducted across three PEDs and one urgent care centre pertaining to the Children's Health Ireland healthcare group.
participantsDoctors, nurses and healthcare workers were eligible to participate. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: non-front facing staff; prior completion of an eLearning module intended to serve as a future educational intervention.
main outcome measuresParticipants were assessed on: (1) attitudinal awareness towards LGBTQ+ individuals; (2) knowledge of LGBTQ+ health issues and (3) clinical preparedness in caring for LGBTQ+ patients. Each domain is scored out of a maximum of 7 points.
results71 eligible participants completed the study. 40/71 (56%) were doctors, and 31/71 (44%) were nurses. The mean score for attitudinal awareness was 6.54/7 (SD 0.59), indicating overall positive attitudes. The mean score for knowledge was lower (5.34/7, SD 1.03) and lowest for clinical preparedness (3.39/7, SD 0.94). Participants were less confident in caring for transgender than LGB patients and scored very low when asked if they had received adequate training in caring for transgender young people (2.11/7).
conclusionsThis study demonstrates positive attitudes towards LGBTQ+ patients among PED staff. However, there was a gap in knowledge and clinical preparedness. Increased training in caring for LGBTQ+ young people is necessary.
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