Infecção pelo SARS-Cov-2 e Tromboembolismo Pulmonar – Comportamento Pró - Trombótico da COVID-19

Abstract

Transgender people face many challenges in society including accessingand using healthcare systems. However, little is known about thespecific mental health service needs and concerns of transgender peoplein this regard. The aim of the study was to establish the mental healthservice needs of transgender people through a review of relevant studiesthat address the experiences and views of this group. A comprehensivesearch of CINHAL, Cochrane, Google Scholar, PubMed, PsychInfo, PsychLit,Sociological Abstracts, Scopus, and Web of Science databases frominception to January 2014 was conducted. Studies were identified thatmet specific criteria that included: using qualitative methods,involving transgender people, and addressing issues related to mentalhealth services. The search yielded 217 papers in total. Following theapplication of rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria 33 papers wereincluded for retrieval. Finally, 10 papers were considered suitable forthe review. The data were analyzed and key themes identified. The reviewhighlighted distinct challenges that exist in terms of mental healthservice provision. These included accessing appropriate services andtreatments, responsiveness of practitioner's, the provision of familysupports and potential mental health service developments. The reviewfindings are discussed and key recommendations are made in terms ofmental health nursing practice developments, education and research. (C)2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.