Professional Development LGBTQ+ Program for Faculty, Staff and Clinicians: Reported Month Post-Program Impact

Authors

Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CLA, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT, PhD(c), Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-20-2023

Keywords

diversity, equity, LGBTQ+, professional development

Comments

Presented at the 2023 Health Equity and Quality Improvement Summit.

Abstract

Background

LGBTQ+ community experiences health care and health disparities; some reasons include:

• barriers in care,
• negative attitudes,
• lack of awareness by healthcare providers.

Studies have found healthcare professionals are not adequately trained in LGBTQ+ care

Recommended Citation

Zapletal, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CLA, Audrey L. and Bell, PT, DPT, PhD(c), Karla A., "Professional Development LGBTQ+ Program for Faculty, Staff and Clinicians: Reported Month Post-Program Impact" (2023). Department of Occupational Therapy Posters and Presentations. Paper 86.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/otpresentations/86

Language

English