Transgender people's experiences of hospitalization: A qualitative metasynthesis.
LGBT
gender dysphoria
hospital care
inpatient
qualitative metasynthesis
transgender
Journal
Journal of advanced nursing
ISSN: 1365-2648
Titre abrégé: J Adv Nurs
Pays: England
ID NLM: 7609811
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
14 Jul 2024
14 Jul 2024
Historique:
revised:
26
06
2024
received:
15
10
2023
accepted:
29
06
2024
medline:
14
7
2024
pubmed:
14
7
2024
entrez:
14
7
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
To identify, synthesize, and interpret the scientific literature on the experience, perspectives, and feelings of transgender people during hospitalization. A qualitative metasynthesis. PubMed, CINAHL and PSYCHINFO were consulted in March 2024. A literature review was conducted following Sandelowski and Barroso's four-step metasynthesis methodology. The article selection process was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Studies were selected based on the objectives of the review, pre-established criteria and quality appraisal. A thematic analysis was conducted after extracting relevant quotations and a metasynthesis table was created to compare quotations and analyse overarching themes. Twenty-two studies were included after screening titles and abstracts, full texts, and references. Three themes were identified: 'Perception of self-identity'; 'Misgendering' and 'Lack of staff training and awareness'. Transgender people's healthcare experiences during hospitalization were mainly negative, delayed or uncomfortable. Misgendering and lack of awareness of transgender issues among healthcare workers generated anxiety and frustration. Key aspects of care for transgender people need to be included in all training programs for health professionals. There is a need to increase education and awareness among healthcare professionals towards transgender people's needs during hospitalization ensure high quality care. This study addressed the negative experience, perspectives and feelings of transgender people during hospitalization. Misgendering and unawareness of transgender peoples' issues create anxiety and frustration among nurses. Elements to improve care for transgender people need to be integrated into all nursing curricula and training programs. The authors adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). Since this was a metasynthesis, no patient or public contribution was required.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
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© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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