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Transformative theatre
— a promising educational tool for improving health encounters with LGBT older adults | | Author(s) | Anne K Hughes |
| Journal title | Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, vol 37, no 2, July-September 2016 |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis, July-September 2016 |
| Pages | pp 292-306 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Gay men ; Lesbians ; Bi-sexuals ; Transexuals ; Attitudes to the old of general public ; Drama. |
| Annotation | Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) older adults are often unaware or fearful of ageing services that contribute to greater vulnerability, isolation and risk when services are needed. In addition they may perceive or experience bias in health care encounters. Providers may not recognise their own biases or their impact on such encounters. In response a group of LGBT community activists, ageing professionals, researchers and a theatre ensemble developed an interactive theatre experience that portrayed challenges faced by LGBT older adults needing services. Goals included raising awareness among LGBT older adults and providers about issues such as the limited legal rights of partners, limited family support, and fear of being mistreated as a result of homophobia. Evaluations and feedback reflected the potential of interactive theatre to engage people in sensitive discussions that could lead to increased awareness, reduced bias, practice change and ultimately improved care for LGBT older adults. (JL). |
| Accession Number | CPA-161125219 A |
| Classmark | ES6DA: ES6DB: ES6E: ES6G: TOB: HKD |
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