Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender clinical competence of physiotherapy students in Israel

Published: 05 July 2024, Volume 24, article number 729, (2024)

Michal Elboim-Gabyzon & Roei Klein 

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-024-05679-6

 Background: Clinical competence encompasses attitudes, skills, and knowledge regarding diverse client groups. Appropriate clinical competence requires an understanding of the cultural context in which healthcare is delivered. In conservative countries such as Israel, there is a noticeable scarcity of information regarding the clinical competency of physiotherapy students (PTSs) in effectively treating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals. The objective of this study was to assess the level of LGBT clinical competence among PTSs in Israel.