Mandi L Pratt-Chapman1. 1. Patient-Centered Initiatives and Health Equity, The George Washington University, GW Cancer Center, Washington, DC, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Oncology social workers rarely receive training on the health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) cancer patients. This study examined the efficacy of an intensive workshop that aimed to increase the knowledge, confidence, and clinical preparedness of social workers supporting LGBTQI cancer patients. METHODS: A workshop consisting of didactic and interactive content was provided to an opt-in sample of social workers (n = 26). Demographic questions, past exposure to LGBTQI patients and training, and self-reported behaviors were measured at baseline. Paired t-tests compared changes in confidence in learning objectives as well as self-reported knowledge, attitudinal awareness, and clinical preparedness based on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender development of clinical skills scale. RESULTS: Results showed statistically significant changes in two of three learning objectives (p = 0.001) and in two subscales of the LGBT-DOCSS (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Oncology social workers can benefit from opportunities for learning specific to LGBTQI health.
PURPOSE: Oncology social workers rarely receive training on the health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) cancerpatients. This study examined the efficacy of an intensive workshop that aimed to increase the knowledge, confidence, and clinical preparedness of social workers supporting LGBTQI cancerpatients. METHODS: A workshop consisting of didactic and interactive content was provided to an opt-in sample of social workers (n = 26). Demographic questions, past exposure to LGBTQI patients and training, and self-reported behaviors were measured at baseline. Paired t-tests compared changes in confidence in learning objectives as well as self-reported knowledge, attitudinal awareness, and clinical preparedness based on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender development of clinical skills scale. RESULTS: Results showed statistically significant changes in two of three learning objectives (p = 0.001) and in two subscales of the LGBT-DOCSS (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Oncology social workers can benefit from opportunities for learning specific to LGBTQI health.
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Keywords:
LGBTQI health; cultural competency; oncology social work; training
Authors: Mandi L Pratt-Chapman; Kristen Eckstrand; Amorie Robinson; Lauren B Beach; Charles Kamen; Alex S Keuroghlian; Scott Cook; Asa Radix; Markus P Bidell; Daniel Bruner; Liz Margolies Journal: LGBT Health Date: 2022-04-19 Impact factor: 5.150