Autorentext
Lesley Dibley is Professor of Qualitative Nursing Research at the University of Greenwich, London, England. She is dual qualified as an adult general nurse, and a specialist children's nurse, and has extensive experience in clinical practice, and in nurse education. Lesley's broad portfolio of research includes investigations into the experiences of same-sex parents when their children require healthcare, and the experiences and needs of lesbian and gay people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as numerous other IBD-related projects. She was awarded her PhD in 2014 for a hermeneutic phenomenological exploration of the experience of stigma in IBD. Lesley identifies as a gay woman, and has two adult children with her wife, who has been her partner for 40 years. Lesley has published widely and speaks regularly at national and international events Dr. Mel Duffy is Assistant Professor in Sociology and Sexuality Studies in the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy & Community Health, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland. Mel's research focuses on LGBTQI+ experiences of living their lives in the world they find themselves in, writing and presenting on: lesbian health and health care; coming out; relationship and sexuality education; disability; identity; residential care and experiences of health outcomes. Additionally, Mel's work examines social exclusion and marginalisation and reimagines the shadows of society. She has researched the experiences of older members of the LGBTI community of homecare, which led to an educational module for homecare providers on the history and care needs of older members of the community. She is co-author of the first practical guide on how to do Hermeneutic Phenomenological research. She regularly contributes to national and international conferences seeking to bring the voices of the LGBTQI+ community to places that normally do not hear those voices.

Klappentext
LGBTQIA+ Access to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Healthcare: Current Trends and Considerations illuminates the unique medical, surgical, and mental health issues faced by LGBTQIA+ patients, providing clinicians with the knowledge to understand why these issues arise and how they can be effectively addressed. This crucial resource aims to elevate awareness among healthcare providers and commissioners about the need for gender- and identity-affirming care. As societal recognition of LGBTQIA+ rights grows, this book steps into the unexplored terrain of LGBTQIA+ healthcare and IBD, addressing both medical complexities and the social and political dimensions of care. The book opens with an introduction to the significance of LGBTQIA+ access to healthcare and the necessity for clinician awareness. It includes contributions from leading experts and a comprehensive glossary of relevant LGBTQIA+ terms. Key topics covered are the socio-cultural and political history influencing healthcare access, the impact of stigma on healthcare utilization and adherence, and specific medical, surgical, and mental health considerations for transgender patients with IBD. The text also covers gender- and identity-affirming practices, advocating for effective patient-provider communication and supportive healthcare environments, even in challenging settings. The concluding chapters assess the progress made and the journey ahead in LGBTQIA+ IBD care. Designed for clinicians and healthcare providers, this book serves as an indispensable reference, consolidating essential contemporary evidence into a single, accessible resource. Whether you are a gastroenterologist, surgeon, mental health professional, or healthcare researcher, this book offers the insights and tools necessary to deliver inclusive and effective care, keeping pace with the evolving healthcare advocacy and equality landscape.

Inhalt

1. Introduction: Why LGBTQIA+ Access to Healthcare Matters, and Why Clinicians Need Awareness
2. Contributors
3. Glossary
4. Sociocultural and Political History Affecting LGBTQIA+ Access to Healthcare
5. The Impact of Stigma on LGBTQIA+ Healthcare Utilization and Adherence
6. IBD Epidemiology and Health Outcomes in Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals
7. Why Identity Matters: Transgender Patients and IBD Care
8. Gender and Identity Affirming Practices: Establishing Effective Patient-Provider Communication Channels
9. Gender and Identity Affirming Practices: Providing a Supportive Healthcare Environment
10. LGBTQIA+ IBD Care in Challenging Environments
11. How Far We Have Come, How Far We Must Go