Educating health and social care practitioners on the experiences and needs of older LGBT+ adults: Findings from a systematic review. (29th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jurček, Anže; Downes, Carmel; Keogh, Brian; Urek, Mojca; Sheaf, Greg; Hafford‐Letchfield, Trish; Buitenkamp, Charlotte; van der Vaart, Nina; Higgins, Agnes
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing management. Volume 29:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 43
• Page End: 57
• Publication Date: 2020-09-29
• Subjects: education interventions -- health practitioner -- LGBT+ older adults -- social care -- systematic review; Nursing services -- Administration -- Periodicals; Nursing services -- Business management -- Periodicals; 610.73068
• DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13145
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0966-0429

Abstract

Abstract: Aim(s): To report review findings into interventions used to educate the health and social care workforce on the experiences and needs of LGBT+ older adults. Background: Research demonstrates that inequalities in outcomes on health and social well‐being for LGBT+ older adults are perpetuated by the cumulative disadvantages from discrimination and social exclusion throughout the life course and a lack of culturally competent workforce. Methods: A systematic search of peer‐reviewed papers published before February 2020 was conducted in electronic databases. The search resulted in a screening of 2, 509 papers with nine matching the inclusion criteria, which were rated using the MERSQI quality measure. Results: Studies demonstrated some positive outcomes of interventions, especially an increase in knowledge, but less so in skills and attitudes. Discussion: More robust designs such as randomized controlled trials, the use of standardized measures and a focus more on the longitudinal impact of educational interventions could improve the quality of study designs. Conclusion(s): Diversification of intervention content and patient and public involvement in the design, delivery and evaluation of educational interventions could improve efforts and have a more sustained impact on LGBT+ ageing inequalities. Implications for Nursing Management: Nurse managers have important roles in supporting staff education and ensuring LGBT+ inclusive practice.