Improving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Content in a Radiation Therapy Undergraduate Curriculum

Bolderston, Amanda; Middleton, Jacqueline; Palmaria, Cynthia; Cauti, Susan; Fawcett, Susan

doi:10.1016/j.jmir.2021.01.001

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“…Korpaisarn and Safer (2018) stated that "education among healthcare providers still lags behind and remains the key barrier to care for transgender individuals" (p. 274). A recent study conducted by the University of Alberta Radiation Therapy Program found that three out of ten faculty members included LGBTQ2S + topics in their courses [19] . Two studies from the United States looked specifically at TGNB content in medical imaging programs [20 , 21] .…”

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“…The terms "transgender", "curriculum", and "medical imaging" were used as initial search terms and yielded a limited number of studies related to SGM curriculum content in medical imaging programs [19][20][21] . While it is recognized that there are specific competencies and skills required for medical imaging personnel, with a limited number of available papers, it was logical and relevant to include studies from other healthcare disciplines and programs.…”

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Implementation of transgender and gender diverse curriculum in medical imaging programs: A review of the literature

Pedersen

Corcoran

2021

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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Introduction: Sexual and gender minority patients experience significant inequities when accessing health care. Transgender and nonbinary patients are at an even greater risk of experiencing health disparities due to their specialized health care needs. In the discipline of medical imaging, limited cultural competence, social stigma, and cisheteronormative environments are barriers for these patients. There is an urgent need to improve medical imaging care for transgender and non-binary people; inclusion of sexual and gender minority content in medical imaging curriculum is one strategy to begin to address this need.Method: A review of the literature was undertaken to explore implementation of sexual and gender minority content in the curricula of medical imaging programs.Results/Discussion: Three main themes were identified: 1) educators' acknowledgement of the importance and value of adding sexual and gender minority content to healthcare curriculum; 2) educators' lack of a sense of preparedness, experience, and knowledge to adequately teach this content: and 3) lack of resources and institutional support to help develop curriculum. Conclusion:Including content in the curriculum related to the needs of transgender and non-binary patients will help ensure entry-topractice Medical Radiation Technologists are better prepared to provide inclusive care.

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Implementation of transgender and gender diverse curriculum in medical imaging programs: A review of the literature

Pedersen

Corcoran

2021

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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“…The author reported this program demonstrated an improved transgender cultural competence score measured using a Sexual Orientation Counsellor Competency Scale (SOCCS) pre and post the pilot program. Bolderston et al 13 recently reported on results of a survey of inclusion of LGBTQIA+ topics in an undergraduate radiation therapy program at University of Alberta and found limited curriculum inclusion and the need for further work. Similarly, van der Venter 14 in a literature review of evidence of strategies for inclusive medical imaging environments, found inconsistent education of radiographers on the needs of gender‐diverse patients.…”

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Experiences of embedding gender and sexuality diversity workshops in an undergraduate medical imaging curriculum

Starkey

Leent

Singh

2022

J of Medical Radiation Sci

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This commentary describes some of the reported challenges of health participation for the gender-and sexuality-diverse (GSD) population, particularly related to medical imaging practice. The approach and student feedback of an undergraduate education initiative to support students in the delivery of culturally competent care are described. The experiences of delivery over a three-year period are reported, including the 2020 online delivery due to COVID-19 precautions. Student feedback demonstrates positive outcomes from the workshops and activities.This commentary reports the affordances and challenges of health participation for the gender-and sexualitydiverse (GSD) population particularly related to medical radiation practice. The approach and outcomes of an undergraduate education initiative to support students in the delivery of culturally competent care are described. The focus of the initiative is equitable care for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/ questioning, asexual and other terms (such as non-binary and pansexual) (LGBTIQA+) community and diverse population groups. Throughout the commentary, the preferred terminology used will be gender and/or sexual diversity as opposed to the acronym LGBTIQA+ unless referencing other studies.

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Fostering inclusive and affirming care practices for sexual and gender minority patients among radiography students: transformational leadership in the classroom

Venter¹

2022

Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

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Improving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Two-Spirit Content in a Radiation Therapy Undergraduate Curriculum

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

Implementation of transgender and gender diverse curriculum in medical imaging programs: A review of the literature

Implementation of transgender and gender diverse curriculum in medical imaging programs: A review of the literature

Experiences of embedding gender and sexuality diversity workshops in an undergraduate medical imaging curriculum

Fostering inclusive and affirming care practices for sexual and gender minority patients among radiography students: transformational leadership in the classroom

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