Supporting transgender patients with their personal hygiene.
| Autor: | Layton, Helen, Tremayne, Penny, Norton, Wendy |
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DIVERSITY & inclusion policies HEALTH services accessibility SOCIAL support NURSING GENDER affirming care HUMAN rights ORAL hygiene ATTITUDES of medical personnel SKIN care HYGIENE MEDICAL care PATIENT-centered care GENDER identity MEDICAL care use NURSING education PSYCHOSOCIAL factors LGBTQ+ people HEALTH equity TRANSGENDER people |
| Zdroj: | Nursing Standard; Oct2023, Vol. 38 Issue 10, p29-34, 6p |
| Abstrakt: | Why you should read this article: • To understand the importance of providing equitable and inclusive care to transgender patients • To recognise the challenges transgender people may face when accessing or using healthcare services • To be aware of areas to consider when supporting transgender patients with their personal hygiene Attending to one's personal hygiene is a private and ritualistic act that is linked to self-expression and is important for one's well-being and self-esteem. Providing effective support with personal hygiene to patients can demonstrate thoughtfulness and sensitivity to their individual needs. Nurses in all fields of nursing may encounter patients who identify as transgender, but many nurses have expressed concerns about their lack of knowledge and confidence in that area of care. This article discusses the use of gender-affirming language and the factors to consider when supporting transgender patients with their personal hygiene as part of personalised, equitable and inclusive nursing care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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