Telehealth in Trans and Gender Diverse Communities: the Impact of COVID-19

被引:9
作者
Mintz, Laura J. [1 ,2 ]
Gillani, Braveheart [3 ,4 ]
Moore, Scott E. [5 ]
机构
[1] CWRU, Sch Med, 9501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44144 USA
[2] MetroHealth, Populat Hlth Res Inst, Internal Med Pediat, 2500 Metrohlth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106 USA
[3] CWRU Cleveland, Mandel Sch Appl Social Sci, Cleveland, OH 44144 USA
[4] CWRU Cleveland, Ctr Hlth Integrat, Cleveland, OH 44144 USA
[5] CWRU Cleveland, Frances Payne Bolton Sch Nursing, Cleveland, OH 44144 USA
关键词
Transgender; LGBT; Sexual and gender minorities; Telehealth; COVID-19;
D O I
10.1007/s13669-022-00334-7
中图分类号
R71 [妇产科学];
学科分类号
100211 ;
摘要
Purpose of Review This paper synthesizes current knowledge regarding telehealth and the impact of the SARS-COV2 pandemic on transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients. We discuss the benefits and challenges of telehealth for patients, providers, and trainees. Recent Findings Mental health of TGD populations has been disproportionately challenged in the context of SARS-COV2, and telehealth interventions focused on gender affirmation and mental health are desired and acceptable by TGD populations. Summary Telehealth in the era of SARS-COV-2 has a mixed impact on TGD patients and families, increasing access, decreasing travel time, and allowing for comfort and safety during care while also leaving gaps in care for patients without web/phone access and/or without a confidential place to participate in appointments, or to manage health concerns that require in-person evaluation. Providers have benefitted from the ability to reach TGD patients that are far from practice sites and to provide remote consultation for procedures and other interventions. Trainees have challenges as a result of telehealth practice which can impair the ability to learn in-person care, but have benefitted from remote training opportunities, including surgical training. Alterations in compensation structures have allowed sustainable telehealth practice to be an option for providers and health systems. As telehealth evolves, quality improvement and research efforts aimed at resolving known challenges and expanding beneficial uses of telehealth should consistently include and consider not only the beneficiaries of telehealth but also those who may struggle with access.
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页数:6
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