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- Title
Changing the Culture of Long-Term Care: Combating Heterosexism.
- Authors
Schwinn, Susan V.; Dinkel, Shirley A.
- Abstract
The purpose of this article is to describe how heterosexism impedes the provision of culturally competent care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities. LTC facilities continue to employ staff members who lack an understanding of sexuality and sexual diversity in the elderly. In this article, we identify the heterosexual assumption, namely heterosexism, as the primary issue surrounding the holistic care of the LGBTQ elder in LTC. We first review the literature related to LGBTQ elders in LTC facilities, identifying the themes that emerged from the review, specifically the definitions of homophobia and heterosexism; perceptions of LGBTQ elders as they consider placement in LTC facilities; and staff knowledge of and biases toward sexuality and sexual diversity in LTC settings. Then, we suggest approaches for changing the culture of LTC to one in which LGBTQ elders feel safe and valued, and conclude by considering how facility leaders are in a unique position to enable LGBTQ elders to flourish in what may be their last home.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; UNITED States; HOMOPHOBIA; SEXISM; ELDER care; ATTITUDE (Psychology); CORPORATE culture; DECISION making; CURRICULUM; FAMILIES; GENDER identity; GERIATRIC nursing; HETEROSEXUALITY; HOMOSEXUALITY; LONG-term health care; MANAGEMENT; PATIENT-family relations; MEDICAL personnel; PATIENT-professional relations; NURSING; NURSING care facility administration; NURSING home employees; PERSONNEL management; PROFESSIONS; SOCIAL networks; SOCIAL stigma; ADVANCE directives (Medical care); PATIENTS' rights; PROFESSIONAL practice; LGBTQ+ people; CULTURAL values; SOCIAL support; CHANGE management; CULTURAL competence; PATIENT-centered care; PREVENTION
- Publication
Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 2015, Vol 20, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1091-3734
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3912/OJIN.Vol20No02PPT03