Abstract
BackgroundThe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community faces significant health disparities and challenges when seeking care compared to heterosexual, cisgender populations. Education about LGBTQ health for health care professions students is lacking and there is no standardized curriculum. MethodNurses enrolled in a nurse practitioner (NP) program attended an educational session about LGBTQ health involving a presentation, partner role play, and manikin simulation. Pre- and post-intervention scores for knowledge, skills, and attitudinal awareness were measured. ResultsThere was significant improvement in scores for total competency, knowledge, and skills in caring for the LGBTQ population. A majority of participants reported an intention to make a change to their future NP practice as a result of the intervention. ConclusionsA brief, low-cost educational session can be an effective way to improve the knowledge and skills of healthcare providers when caring for LGBTQ patients.
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