Developing a sexual orientation and gender identity nursing education toolkit

Abstract

Background: Current education lacks lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex, and two-spirit (LGBTQI2S) content for health care provid-ers (HCPs). Providing HCPs with understanding of LGBTQI2S health issues would reduce barriers. The Innovative Thinking to Support LGBTQI2S Health and Wellness trainee award supported the development of a website with virtual simulation games (VSGs) about providing culturally humble care to LGBTQI2S individuals to address this need. Method: An online educational toolbox was developed that included VSGs and resources. Development processes included a vi-sioning meeting, development of learning objectives, and using a decision-point map for script writing. Bilingual VSGs were filmed, and the website was de-veloped. Results: The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Nursing Toolkit was created to advance cultural humility in practice. Learning modules focus on encounters using cultural humility to meet the unique needs of the LGBTQI2S community. Conclusion: Our innovative educational toolkit can be used to provide professional development of nurses and other HCPs to care for LGBTQI2S individuals.