Teaching transgender patient care to student pharmacists

LGBTQ+ cultural sensitivity in pharmacy education: A co‐curricular training event to improve pharmacy students' knowledge and motivation in caring for sexual and gender minorities

“…Prior studies done with similar educational intervention have assessed knowledge of strategies a pharmacist can incorporate into their practice, and the confidence to provide an inclusive practice. 21,22,33 In Parkhill's transgender panel discussion, 59% of participants reported they can develop strategies for advocating for transgender patients after attending the event. 21 In our study, while we also assessed knowledge of inclusive practice strategies, we further demonstrated that participants who attended the training also showed increased motivation to transformed knowledge gained into affirming practices while working with LGBTQ+ individuals.…”

“…Lastly, participants also reported increased knowledge of interventions to apply in practice and the corresponding motivation to implement these actions. Prior studies done with similar educational intervention have assessed knowledge of strategies a pharmacist can incorporate into their practice, and the confidence to provide an inclusive practice 21,22,33 . In Parkhill's transgender panel discussion, 59% of participants reported they can develop strategies for advocating for transgender patients after attending the event 21 .…”

Answering the Call for Community Pharmacists to Improve Healthcare Delivery to Trans and Gender Diverse People: Guide for Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating an Online Education Program in Australia

“…Globally, trans and gender diverse healthcare educational interventions ranging from one-hour to five-hour sessions for pharmacists and pharmacy students have successfully improved knowledge and skills in providing care to trans and gender diverse people [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 ]. A study from Puerto Rico has been shown to improve pharmacists’ knowledge about trans and gender diverse care and pharmacotherapeutic options for gender affirmation [ 21 ].…”

“…A study from Puerto Rico has been shown to improve pharmacists’ knowledge about trans and gender diverse care and pharmacotherapeutic options for gender affirmation [ 21 ]. An American study reported using a flipped classroom model where students completed pre-class activities such as reading and watching a pre-recorded lecture and then in class they participated in other activities such as role plays, a game-style learning activity, and engaged with conversation with trans and gender diverse people [ 17 ]. A few other studies included didactic lectures [ 20 , 22 ], discussion with trans and gender diverse panels [ 18 , 20 ], videos [ 18 ], and game-style activities [ 18 ].…”

“…A few other studies included didactic lectures [ 20 , 22 ], discussion with trans and gender diverse panels [ 18 , 20 ], videos [ 18 ], and game-style activities [ 18 ]. All these studies improved pharmacy students’ knowledge and confidence in providing care for trans and gender diverse people [ 17 , 18 , 20 , 22 ]. While international interventions can offer insights, it is important to meet the needs of both Australian trans and gender diverse people and pharmacists, with a program developed within the Australian context, providing education focussed on trans and gender diverse healthcare to enhance their capability to serve these populations.…”