Strategies for Inclusive Medical Imaging Environments for Sexual and Gender Minority Patients and Radiographers: An Integrative Literature Review

Allied health professionals: A promising ally in the work against health inequalities- A rapid review

“…Quality of care also concerns patient experience among disadvantaged groups when accessing AHP services. Research reveals that stereotyping based on various demographic characteristics such as sex, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, sexual orientation, mental health, weight, speech intelligibility, and drug use often result in biased decision making among AHPs which harms people with multiple intersecting vulnerabilities [ 33 , 34 ].…”

“…Interventions to tackle stereotyping and discriminatory treatment (e.g., rude behaviour) include the use of inclusive language, relevant cultural education pre- and post-qualification, and building an affirming health care environment [ 34 ]. Additionally, studies highlight the importance of culturally tailored interventions for ethnic minority groups as they seem to be more effective than usual care [ 35 , 36 ].…”

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

“…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.…”