title: A Culture-Centered Approach to Improving Healthy Trans-Patient-Practitioner Communication: Recommendations for Practitioners Communicating withTrans Individuals.
abstract: The following manuscript explores trans individuals' lived experiences with practitioners and the types of advice they suggested be provided to practitioners treating trans patients to improve the trans-patient-practitioner relationship. Thirteen semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with individuals who self-identified as trans. Interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006; Owen, 1984). Data analysis revealed that changes in practitioner's communication behavior during office visits as well as modifications to office logistics and e-health particulars would contribute to a healthy communication environment. Interviewees explained that these variations may potentially improve trans-patient-practitioner communication. We conclude by offering practical and theoretical implications as well as areas of future research for trans health communication.
authors.affiliation: a Scripps College of Communication, School of Communication Studies , Ohio University.
authors.forename: Katy A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.affiliation: b Department of Communication Studies , West Chester University.
authors.forename: Gina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Castle Bell
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003469:Culture; D005260:Female; D058015:Health Communication; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009819:Office Visits; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D036301:Qualitative Research; D063106:Transgender Persons / Q000523:psychology*