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Enhancing Practitioner Skills: Insights from Transgender and Gender-Diverse Experiences in Canada

Enhancing Practitioner Skills: Insights from Transgender and Gender-Diverse Experiences in Canada

Introduction

The Canadian health care system, while publicly funded and accessible, has been found to underserve transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals, particularly in accessing gender-affirmation surgeries such as penile-inversion vaginoplasty. The recent study titled "The lived experiences of transgender and gender-diverse people in accessing publicly funded penile-inversion vaginoplasty in Canada" provides invaluable insights into the challenges faced by TGD individuals in accessing these critical health services. This blog aims to translate these findings into actionable strategies for practitioners to improve their skills and provide better care for TGD patients.

Understanding the Lived Experiences of TGD Patients

The study utilized hermeneutic phenomenology to explore the lived experiences of 15 participants who underwent penile-inversion vaginoplasty at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto. The research highlighted 11 interconnected themes mapped onto van Manen’s framework of lived body, lived time, lived space, and lived human relations. These themes underscore the complexities and emotional landscapes navigated by TGD individuals in their journey toward gender-affirmation surgery.

Key Findings and Implications for Practitioners

Actionable Strategies for Practitioners

To improve care for TGD patients, practitioners can implement the following strategies:

Encouraging Further Research

The study highlights the need for further research into the diverse experiences of TGD individuals, particularly those with intersecting social identities. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this body of research by exploring the impact of systemic barriers on TGD health outcomes and identifying effective interventions.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: The lived experiences of transgender and gender-diverse people in accessing publicly funded penile-inversion vaginoplasty in Canada.


Citation: Lorello, G. R., Tewari, A., Sivagurunathan, M., Potter, E., Krakowsky, Y., Du Mont, J., & Urbach, D. R. (2024). The lived experiences of transgender and gender-diverse people in accessing publicly funded penile-inversion vaginoplasty in Canada. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 196, E816-E825. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.231250
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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