The Provision of Culturally Safe Care for the Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adult in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities
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McPhail, Ruth
Mansah, Martha
Stephenson, Elise
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The global population of those over 65 is rising sharply, underscoring the need for specialised care in aged care services, particularly for sexual and gender minorities who have historically faced marginalisation. This study examines the perceptions of aged care workers in Australian residential aged care facilities regarding the provision of culturally safe care for sexual and gender minority older people through the lens of social capital theory. Employing qualitative methods, 52 interviews explored the barriers and challenges encountered by aged care workers in providing culturally safe care. Key findings include identification of resident sexual orientation and/or gender identity, understanding the history of this population, and the bias and attitudes of staff and other residents. Implications for practice are presented.
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37th ANZAM Conference: Celebrating management research, its impact & future
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Health services and systems
Aged health care
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Auditore, A; McPhail, R; Mansah, M; Stephenson, E, The Provision of Culturally Safe Care for the Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adult in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities, 37th ANZAM Conference: Celebrating management research, its impact & future, 2024, pp. 70-83