Nurse leaders' recommendations for implementing LGBTQ+ inclusive practices in health systems: A qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and other sexual and gender diverse (LGBTQ+) individuals in healthcare settings remains a priority issue. Nurse leaders, who oversee the largest healthcare workforce, are critical in implementing inclusive practices to address LGBTQ+ discrimination, yet implementing LGBTQ+ inclusive practices and effective strategies is inconsistent. This qualitative descriptive study explored nurse leaders' perceptions of LGBTQ+ inclusive practices across the United States to inform recommended strategies within health systems.

Methods

Twenty-one nurse leaders (e.g., chief nurse executives) from diverse healthcare settings (e.g., children's hospitals and public health centers) in 12 states across th

SUBMITTER: Yu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11570500 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature