Perceptions of occupational physicians in supporting transgender and gender-diverse people (returning) at work — a focus group study:<i>The uncharted territory of gender-diverse occupational healthcare</i>
Occupational medicine can be crucial in improving the health and well-being of TGD workers. However, with the ageing workforce, gender diversity poses new 'hidden' challenges for sick leave management, RTW and sensitive health surveillance. Multidisciplinary training with stakeholders and GAC professionals can enhance occupational practice and equip future OPs with the necessary competencies and confidence.
Authors
- Joz Motmans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7643-4153)
- Joy Van de Cauter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9684-3197)
- Lisa Bernaers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6392-7389)
- Lutgart Braeckman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6016-8134)
- Dominique Van de Velde (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6982-1075)
Institutions
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- Ghent University (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-083604
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiteit Gent
- Institut National d'assurance Maladie-Invalidité