Effectiveness of the LGBTQ+ simulated experience to effect nursing care

IF 2.5 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-06-27 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2026.05.035

Mary Thomas PhD, MSN, RNc, Annie Pajaro DNP, MSN, RN, CHSE

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Abstract

Background

Inclusive healthcare education is essential in preparing nursing students to meet the diverse needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and other (LGBTQ+) populations. Despite growing awareness of marginalized communities, delivering inclusive, quality care in these areas remains a challenge. Nursing curricula often lack comprehensive training in LGBTQ+ care, which compromises the competency of future nurses to deliver compassionate, quality care despite being at the front line of care.

Method

Using convenience sampling, this cross-sectional pilot study examined the effectiveness of a simulation activity focused on caring for the LGBTQ+ community. Undergraduate nursing students (N = 19) participated in the National League of Nursing (NLN) Advancing Care Excellence (ACE+) for LGBTQ+ simulation. Using the Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, and Transgender Development of Clinical Skills Scale (LGBT-DOCSS) in a preintervention survey revealed limited clinical preparedness, strong positive attitudes, and moderate comfort with knowledge. The data were summarized using SPSS version 27.

Result

Postsimulation evaluations indicated strong agreement in the simulation's effectiveness in enhancing inclusive care practices.

Conclusion

The findings highlighted the pedagogical value of integrating LGBTQ+-focused simulations into nursing education to foster empathy, promote advocacy, and improve healthcare outcomes.

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LGBTQ+模拟体验对护理效果的影响

背景：包容性医疗保健教育对于准备护理学生满足女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、变性、酷儿和其他（LGBTQ+）人群的多样化需求至关重要。尽管人们对边缘化社区的认识日益提高，但在这些地区提供包容的优质护理仍然是一项挑战。护理课程通常缺乏对LGBTQ+护理的全面培训，这损害了未来护士的能力，尽管他们处于护理的第一线，但却无法提供富有同情心、高质量的护理。方法采用方便抽样的方法，对LGBTQ+社区关爱模拟活动的有效性进行了检验。护理本科学生（N = 19）参加全国护理联盟（NLN）推进护理卓越（ACE+） LGBTQ+模拟。在干预前调查中，使用女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和变性人临床技能发展量表（LGBT-DOCSS）显示，临床准备有限，积极态度强烈，对知识的适应程度适中。数据采用SPSS第27版进行汇总。结果模拟后的评估表明，模拟在提高包容性护理实践方面的有效性是非常一致的。结论将以LGBTQ+为重点的模拟融入护理教育中，在培养共情、促进倡导和改善医疗保健结果方面具有重要的教学价值。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty