Erdley Shiloh D, Anklam Donald D, Reardon Christina C
a Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice , Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania , Bloomsburg , Pennsylvania , USA.
J Gerontol Soc Work. 2014;57(2-4):362-85. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2013.871381. Epub 2014 May 5.
Given the rise in the aging population and the increased use of health care services, there is a demand for awareness and training that targets underserved populations such as older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults. Older LGBT adults are 5 times less likely to access health care and social services (King, 2009). Ethically responsible health service delivery is needed to capitalize on the strengths and capabilities of older LGBT adults and is vital for combating existing health disparities. Social workers aim to prevent ongoing gaps in care for older LGBT adults that can lead to negative individual and social consequences.
鉴于老龄人口的增加以及医疗保健服务使用的增多，对于针对老年女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和跨性别（LGBT）成年人等服务不足人群的认知和培训存在需求。老年LGBT成年人获得医疗保健和社会服务的可能性要低5倍（金，2009年）。需要符合道德责任的医疗服务提供，以利用老年LGBT成年人的优势和能力，这对于消除现有的健康差距至关重要。社会工作者旨在防止老年LGBT成年人在护理方面持续存在差距，这些差距可能导致负面的个人和社会后果。
