The qualitative phase involved in-depth interviews where 36 participants' experiences and concerns around health services were explored more in-depth. The aim of this paper, which is part of a larger study, is to detail older LGBT persons' usage, experiences and concerns with accessing healthcare services, disclosing their LGBT identity to professionals, preferences for care and their suggestions for improvement in services, including nursing services.Ī mixed methods research design combining quantitative survey and qualitative interview approaches of equal significance was used.ġ44 respondents completed an 84-item questionnaire concerning their use of healthcare services, experiences and needs. The specific healthcare needs and concerns for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons have not been explored to any degree within Ireland.
