Experiences of Transgender People in the Healthcare System: A Complex Analysis

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Kathryn Rotzinger

Résumé

Une perspective infirmière s’inspirant du cadre de McIntyre et McDonald a été utilisée pour mettre au jour le problème complexe des défis auxquels sont confrontés les transgenres dans le système de santé canadien, compte tenu des perspectives historiques, éthiques, juridiques, sociales, culturelles, politiques et économiques. Les personnes transgenres ont des besoins de soins de santé uniques qui sont souvent mal compris ou ignorés par les professionnels de la santé, ce qui entraîne des résultats et des iniquités plus faibles. Les questions concernant les personnes transgenres deviennent une priorité et une priorité pour la société. Cette revue de la littérature révèle la complexité de cette question à mesure que les racines des contextes historiques, éthiques, juridiques, sociaux, culturels, politiques et économiques sont explorées. Divers obstacles et facilitateurs existent pour traiter et résoudre ce problème, notamment les personnes transgenres évitant les soins de santé, l’intolérance, le manque de connaissances et de compréhension, le manque de formation des prestataires de soins, la représentation des médias et les coûts économiques. L’analyse de cette question peut être utilisée pour éclairer les stratégies de résolution et utiliser les facilitateurs et les agents de changement. L’amélioration des soins aux personnes transgenres est une priorité du leadership infirmier. En mettant en œuvre les stratégies de résolution proposées, le système de santé peut commencer à évoluer vers un modèle de soins plus inclusif, compréhensif et holistique pour améliorer l’accès aux soins et les résultats pour les personnes transgenres.

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Review & Clinical Practice
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Kathryn Rotzinger

Kathryn Rotzinger is a registered nurse currently working with Alberta Health Services at the Alberta Children's Hospital.  Kathryn received her Bachelor of Nursing from Mount Royal University in 2016.

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