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Coverage of invited speakers to Edinboro campus.

Study Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the difference in patient satisfaction scores between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals who receive healthcare from LGBTQIA+ inclusion clinics and LGBTQIA+ individuals who receive healthcare from traditional clinics. Background: LGBTQIA+ individuals have unique healthcare needs and require safe, affirming, culturally competent, and inclusive healthcare environments that will meet these unique needs, eliminate health disparities and inequities, and improve patient reported outcomes such as patient satisfaction. Theoretical Framework: This study was guided by the Health Equity Framework, centered on three foundational concepts: equity at the core of health outcomes; multiple, interacting spheres of influence; and a historical and life-course perspective. Methodology: Study protocol review and approval were obtained from Edinboro University’s Institutional Review Board. This study was an on-line questionnaire study and was conducted using a nonexperimental, nonrandom, cross-sectional study adhering to a quantitative methodology. A nonrandom convenience sample of LGBTQIA+ individuals (n=56) was selected, and study participants were invited to participate in this study via an on-line survey link by way of Qualtrics. Data were collected using the Short-Form Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ-18). Results: To test for differences in patient satisfaction between groups, the independent samples t-test statistical method was utilized. There was not a statistically significant difference in mean values between groups. Due to assumption violations, the Communication sub-scale was tested using the independent samples Mann-Whitney U test to determine if the distributions in the two groups were significantly different from each other. It was found that the distributions in the two groups significantly differed. Conclusions: LGBTQIA+ inclusion health plays a critical role in improving patient satisfaction and the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals. Implications for Nursing Practice: Nursing professionals play an integral role in transforming healthcare for LGBTQIA+ individuals and must align their practices with their professional duty of delivering equitable and culturally competent and sensitive care to LGBTQIA+ individuals. Recommendations: Further research is needed with larger sample sizes to investigate the relationship between receiving healthcare from LGBTQIA+ inclusion clinics and improved patient satisfaction and whether there is a difference in patient satisfaction between those who receive healthcare from LGBTQIA+ inclusion clinics and those who do not. Because study respondents who went to LGBTQIA+ inclusion clinics had significantly higher communication satisfaction than those who did not go to inclusion clinics, the impact of culturally competent communication on improved patient satisfaction should also be investigated further in future research., Copyrights are retained by Gayle Kempinski. Contact the author for further use of this material.

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1911-1920; Published: 1917, Description: 1 score (6 pages) ; 35 cm; Note(s): For piano./ Cover illustration: girl dressed as a marionette / Ray Parmelee./ "As recorded on the Victor Record no. 18284 by Mr. Arndt"--Caption./ "For Frances Marion"--Caption./ Original copyright 1914./ Advertising includes musical incipit for "One fleeting hour", words by Karl Fuhrmann, music by Dorothy Lee.; Responsibility: by Felix Arndt.; Entry: 20120420; Update: 20160422

9 X 12 cm black and white reproduced portrait of Mary. This was sent to the Goodell's by Margaret Barnes in 1981. A letter accompanied the images. Written on the back are the dates, 1845-1939.

11 X 16 cm cabinet card upper body portrait of Mary Whiteman. Written on the back is "Mary Whiteman, from Germany."

Matt Roloff's interview with WJET's David Belmondo.

Student interviews with Matt Roloff.

Student interviews with Matt Roloff.

Matt Roloff's interview with WJET's David Belmondo.

Student interviews with Matt Roloff.

Matt Roloff and Katie Roach

P.C. Hoop Roach, CEOERIE, and Katie Roach with Matt Roloff.