MP57-19 THE INCLUSION OF TRANSGENDER PATIENT CARE IN UROLOGY:A REVIEW OF UROLOGY RESIDENCY WEBSITES

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You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP57-19 THE INCLUSION OF TRANSGENDER PATIENT CARE IN UROLOGY:A REVIEW OF UROLOGY RESIDENCY WEBSITES Macie Darden, Valencia Henry, Philipp Dahm, and Nissrine Nakib Macie DardenMacie Darden More articles by this author , Valencia HenryValencia Henry More articles by this author , Philipp DahmPhilipp Dahm More articles by this author , and Nissrine NakibNissrine Nakib More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003310.19AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: With the steady increase in the transgender population, it is vital to ensure their inclusivity in medicine. Previous studies have shown these individuals suffer from extreme inequalities and bias in healthcare provision. In today's digital age, patients frequently turn to hospital websites for information. Subsequently, transgender patients' first exposure to a provider or hospital system may be through the respective websites. The lack of transgender health-related information, gendered language, and imagery may further alienate them from the healthcare system. This study investigates the websites of Urology programs for incluse language that conveys the institution is one where they will be respected and can receive transgender-specific care. METHODS: To evaluate the trans friendliness of programs, markers adapted from the Healthcare Equality Index were used. This is an annual project by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) created to measure policies and practices for inclusive and equitable care of LGBTQ patients. The markers were applied to websites of urology departments with established residency programs. Two reviewers independently reviewed each department’s website, and the two sets of data were combined in order to obtain an understanding of perceived inclusivity. RESULTS: A total of 156 Urology program websites were reviewed and 99% had websites demonstrating availability of reconstructive urology services, 19% included LGBTQ inclusive language or symbols, such as the pride flag, and 13% included direct links to additional gender care or LGBTQ specific healthcare resources. None of the programs explicitly included the gender pronouns of their staff physicians. CONCLUSIONS: Most academic urology departments acknowledge the availability of reconstructive services on their websites, but only a small portion meet criteria set by the HRC. This is an opportunity to improve patient facing content to better meet the urological needs specific to transgender and non-binary patients. Source of Funding: This research received no external funding. © 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 209Issue Supplement 4April 2023Page: e792 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Macie Darden More articles by this author Valencia Henry More articles by this author Philipp Dahm More articles by this author Nissrine Nakib More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...