The experiences of trans (binary and non-binary) people accessing emergency department care in Australia: A grounded theory study.

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q2 EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Australasian Emergency Care Pub Date : 2024-12-04 DOI:10.1016/j.auec.2024.11.001

Jake A Muller, Elizabeth M Forster, Katina Corones-Watkins, Belinda Chaplin

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Abstract

Background: This study aimed to explore the experiences of trans (binary and non-binary) people accessing emergency department care in Australia.

Method: This qualitative descriptive study utilised a grounded theory approach. Seven people who identified as trans were recruited through social media and trans support groups. Individuals participated in an in-depth narrative interview. Interview transcriptions were analysed using a constant comparative approach.

Results: Following thematic analysis, four key themes were identified: 1. identity; 2. clinical care; 3. communication; and 4. perceptions of health professional education, beliefs and experience in caring for trans people.

Conclusion: This study is the first in Australia to explore the experiences of trans people utilising emergency department services. The findings of this study are similar to international data whereby the delivery of gender affirming care in emergency departments is inconsistent, health professionals are perceived as poorly educated and gender identity is inadequately recognised.

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Australasian Emergency Care Nursing-Emergency Nursing

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3.30

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5.60%

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37 days

期刊介绍： Australasian Emergency Care is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to supporting emergency nurses, physicians, paramedics and other professionals in advancing the science and practice of emergency care, wherever it is delivered. As the official journal of the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (CENA), Australasian Emergency Care is a conduit for clinical, applied, and theoretical research and knowledge that advances the science and practice of emergency care in original, innovative and challenging ways. The journal serves as a leading voice for the emergency care community, reflecting its inter-professional diversity, and the importance of collaboration and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient outcomes. It is strongly focussed on advancing the patient experience and quality of care across the emergency care continuum, spanning the pre-hospital, hospital and post-hospital settings within Australasia and beyond.