Supporting transgender patients with their personal hygiene.
diversity
equality
gender issues
inclusion
lesbian gay bisexual trans
nursing care
patients
person-centred care
professional
Journal
Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
ISSN: 2047-9018
Titre abrégé: Nurs Stand
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9012906
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
04 Oct 2023
04 Oct 2023
Historique:
accepted:
23
02
2023
pubmed:
21
8
2023
medline:
21
8
2023
entrez:
21
8
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Attending to one's personal hygiene is a private and ritualistic act that is linked to self-expression and is important for one's well-being and self-esteem. Providing effective support with personal hygiene to patients can demonstrate thoughtfulness and sensitivity to their individual needs. Nurses in all fields of nursing may encounter patients who identify as transgender, but many nurses have expressed concerns about their lack of knowledge and confidence in that area of care. This article discusses the use of gender-affirming language and the factors to consider when supporting transgender patients with their personal hygiene as part of personalised, equitable and inclusive nursing care.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37599637
doi: 10.7748/ns.2023.e12110
pii: e12110
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
29-34Commentaires et corrections
Type : ErratumIn
Informations de copyright
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Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
None declared