Creation and evaluation of a gender diversity focused cultural competency training for phlebotomists: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) patients face unique challenges when navigating the healthcare system. In laboratory medicine, LGBTQIA + patients may experience bias and stigma when interacting with phlebotomists and laboratory professionals leading to substandard care and safety concerns. Education and job-specific training can help improve cultural competency on the part of lab staff. Our group developed a web-based LGBTQIA + cultural competency training tailored to the educational needs of phlebotomists with the goal of improving interactions with gender-diverse patients.

Methods

We propose a randomized control group study to compare the effectiveness of a gender-cultural competency training to improve phlebotomist k

SUBMITTER: Maku H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11808496 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature