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Englert E, Haas CR. [Practical Guideline on Dealing with Transgender Patients in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Settings]. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR KINDER- UND JUGENDPSYCHIATRIE UND PSYCHOTHERAPIE 2023; 51:367-374. [PMID: 37681648 DOI: 10.1024/1422-4917/a000942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Practical Guideline on Dealing with Transgender Patients in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Settings Abstract: The guideline provided by the Federal Association of Leading Medical Directors for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offers a framework for dealing with transgender patients in child and adolescent psychiatric clinics. It addresses the clinical challenges arising from the significant increase in transgender patients and the paradigm shift in the medical field. The guideline includes recommendations for dealing with transgender patients in various settings. Key treatment principles comprise adopting a destigmatizing approach, using preferred names and pronouns, accommodating individual room assignments, and considering relevant comorbidities. Only experienced medical doctors and psychotherapists should carry out diagnosis and treatment. The goals for supporting adolescents with gender dysphoria include promoting self-acceptance, addressing negative emotions, facilitating social integration, and fostering identity development.
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- Ekkehart Englert
- Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychosomatik, Helios Klinikum Erfurt, Erfurt, Deutschland
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Heydrich K, Rustemeier-Holtwick A, Latoszek BBV. [Interface of speech-language pathology in the process of gender reassignment from male to female]. Laryngorhinootologie 2023; 102:40-46. [PMID: 36328187 DOI: 10.1055/a-1940-9794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Voice is crucial for gender identification during the transition process, as voice feminization plays a significant role in the success of passing. In order to be able to classify the role of voice treatment during the interdisciplinary gender reassignment process of MzF-trans*, possible recommendations for action for the cooperation with the medical doctors are needed. MATERIAL AND METHODS Four expert interviews from the disciplines of otolaryngology, endocrinology, and plastic surgery were conducted to establish a potential guideline consensus for the role of speech-language pathology as an interface to the male-to-female gender reassignment process. RESULTS Based on the expert interviews, it is uniformly recommended that voice treatment should be considered early in the transition. Primarily, conservative therapy should be considered to avoid e.g. irreversible surgery of the larynx. The focus of voice treatment in voice feminization is centrally on the adaption of the speaking fundamental frequency. In postoperative cases, speech-language pathology is intended to adapt the speech pattern to the new anatomy and prevent complications, such as uneconomic voice and speech. CONCLUSION The current interviews represent a first insight into the cooperation between speech-language pathology and the medical specialties for the treatment of MzF-Trans*. In order to implement the recommendations from the preliminary expert interviews for a potential guideline consensus, consultation with involved professional societies and more randomized trials of specific voice treatments in MzF-trans* are needed.
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Guethlein N, Grahlow M, Lewis CA, Bork S, Habel U, Derntl B. Healthcare for Trans*gender People in Germany: Gaps, Challenges, and Perspectives. Front Neurosci 2021; 15:718335. [PMID: 34557067 PMCID: PMC8452951 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2021.718335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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People whose gender does not correspond to the binary gender system, i.e., trans∗gender people, face two main problems when it comes to healthcare in Germany: (1) They often suffer from general psychiatric comorbidities as well as specific and significant mental distress due to gender dysphoria, and (2) the German healthcare system lacks sufficiently educated and clinically experienced medical personnel who are able to provide specialized healthcare. Aside from transition, it often is extremely difficult for trans∗gender people to get access to and be integrated into the medical system. Stigmatization and pathologization in treatment are widespread, as are long waiting times for specialized healthcare providers who are often only accessible to those trans∗gender people willing to travel long distances. Frequently, trans∗gender people face further difficulties and barriers after transition, as some healthcare professionals fail to provide suitable care (e.g., gynecological consultation for transmen). The ICD-11 German Modification (ICD-11-GM), which should be routinely used by 2022, implements a depathologization of trans∗gender people in the medical system. This paper compares the issues related to health and healthcare of trans∗gender people in Germany with those in other European countries. We review the care offered by specialized centers with regard to treatment of and support for trans∗gender people. We conclude with specific proposals that may contribute to establish an improved, up-to-date, gender-sensitive healthcare system.
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- Nora Guethlein
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Graduate Training Centre of Neuroscience, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- Emotion Neuroimaging Lab, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig, Germany
- International Max Planck Research School on Neuroscience of Communication: Function, Structure, and Plasticity, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
- Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, JARA-Institute Brain Structure Function Relationship (INM 10), Research Center Jülich, Jülich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- LEAD Graduate School and Research Network, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- International Max Planck Research School for Cognitive and Systems Neuroscience, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
- TübingenNeuroCampus, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Baunacke M, Groeben C, Borkowetz A, Uhlig A, Leitsmann M, Volkmer B, Thomas C, Huber J. [Health care reality of urological endoprosthetics in Germany from 2006 to 2016]. Urologe A 2021; 60:351-360. [PMID: 33481064 PMCID: PMC7979589 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-021-01444-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Hintergrund Die Behandlung von Harninkontinenz und erektiler Dysfunktion verbessert die Lebensqualität vieler Patienten. Insbesondere die Endoprothetik mit Sphinkter- und Penisprothesen erzielt hierbei sehr gute Ergebnisse, wenn konservative Therapieoptionen ausgeschöpft sind. Ziel dieser Studie ist eine Darstellung der Entwicklung und aktuellen Versorgungslage der Sphinkter- und Penisprothesenimplantation in Deutschland. Material und Methoden Wir führten eine Analyse der Diagnosis-Related-Groups-Abrechnungsdaten in Deutschland im Zeitraum von 2006 bis 2016 durch. Die Versorgungslage im Jahr 2016 beschrieben wir auf Basis der Qualitätsberichtsdaten der deutschen Krankenhäuser. Ergebnisse Von 2006 bis 2012 stieg die Zahl der implantierten Sphinkterprothesen in Deutschland von 739 auf 1112 (p < 0,001) und die Zahl der implantierenden Kliniken von 129 auf 206 (p < 0,001). Von 2012 bis 2016 fielen die Fallzahlen auf 980 und die Zahl der Kliniken auf 198. Im Jahr 2016 implantierten 168 (88 %) urologische Kliniken 1–9 Sphinkterprothesen und 23 (12 %) Kliniken ≥ 10 Sphinkterprothesen. Die 10 Top-Kliniken (≥20 Sphinkter) implantierten 34 % (283/839) aller Sphinkter. Von 2006 bis 2013 stieg die Zahl der implantierten Penisprothesen kontinuierlich von 263 auf 503 (p < 0,001) sowie die Zahl der implantierenden Kliniken von 71 auf 107 (p < 0,001). Von 2013 bis 2016 stagnierte die Fallzahl (p = 0,9) und die Zahl der implantierenden Kliniken (p = 0,5). Der Anteil implantierter Penisprothesen im Rahmen von Geschlechtsumwandlungen stieg von 17 % im Jahr 2006 auf 25 % im Jahr 2016 (p = 0,03). Im Jahr 2016 implantierten 83 (85 %) urologische Kliniken 1–6 Penisprothesen und 14 (15 %) Kliniken ≥ 7 Prothesen. Die 7 Top-Kliniken (≥20 Prothesen/Jahr) implantierten 232/448 (52 %) der Prothesen. Diskussion Der Versorgungsstand der urologischen Endoprothetik in Deutschland zeigt eine deutliche Zentrenbildung, aber auch eine große Zahl von Kliniken mit geringer Fallzahl. Seit 2012/2013 zeigt sich eine Stagnation der Fallzahlen von Penis- und Sphinkterprothesenimplantationen, die in Zusammenschau mit den Prostatektomiefallzahlen eine Unterversorgung vermuten lässt. Zusatzmaterial online Die Online-Version dieses Artikels (10.1007/s00120-021-01444-5) enthält weitere Tabellen zu Fallzahlen von Sphinkterprothesen und Penisprothesenimplantationen. Beitrag und Zusatzmaterial stehen Ihnen auf www.springermedizin.de zur Verfügung. Bitte geben Sie dort den Beitragstitel in die Suche ein, das Zusatzmaterial finden Sie beim Beitrag unter „Ergänzende Inhalte“.
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- Martin Baunacke
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Urologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Urologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Urologie, Klinikum Kassel, Kassel, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der Technischen Universität Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Deutschland.
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Nieder TO, Koehler A, Briken P, Eyssel J. Mapping key stakeholders' position towards interdisciplinary transgender healthcare: A stakeholder analysis. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2020; 28:385-395. [PMID: 31573123 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Revised: 08/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Trans individuals experience an incongruence between their sex characteristics and their gender which might cause significant distress called gender dysphoria. Gender dysphoria is commonly treated using transition-related healthcare services, like sex hormones and surgeries, ideally in interdisciplinary settings. The stakeholder environment of an interdisciplinary transgender healthcare centre (ITHC) is considered key in delivering high-quality healthcare. Therefore, a stakeholder analysis was performed seeking to improve stakeholder relationships and service quality through an evidence-based approach. Quantitative data were collected using a questionnaire administered cross-sectionally, and covering attitude towards the ITHC, influence of and influence on stakeholders, level of knowledge about the ITHC, importance of the ITHC for stakeholders and types of interests. The analysis used primary data, collected July to August 2015. N = 79 key stakeholders were identified and n = 42 (53.2%) participated in the survey. Participants were categorised analytically into four stakeholder groups: trans groups, trans health experts, healthcare system and admin departments of the ITHC. Although participants reported low values (e.g. average values on a 5-point Likert scale; importance: 2.54; influence on the ITHC: 2.43), the attitude of the four stakeholder groups towards the ITHC were positive overall. The attitudes varied, however, depending on the group, for example trans health experts and trans groups reported the highest values for most items. The results demonstrate the importance of systematically analyzing stakeholder positions in order to make appropriate policy decisions, improving stakeholder relationships and assuring long-term high-quality healthcare provision. Subsequently, an action plan was developed, focusing on the two groups with the highest values (trans health experts, trans groups). Selected measures are discussed. If stakeholders are to play their part in providing high-quality, interdisciplinary trans healthcare, they need regular information on the latest developments and recurring feedback of their interests and requirements for the ITHC.
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- Timo O Nieder
- Interdisciplinary Transgender Healthcare Center Hamburg, Institute for Sex Research, Sexual Medicine and Forensic Psychiatry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Transgender Healthcare Center Hamburg, Institute for Sex Research, Sexual Medicine and Forensic Psychiatry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Transgender Healthcare Center Hamburg, Institute for Sex Research, Sexual Medicine and Forensic Psychiatry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Transgender Healthcare Center Hamburg, Institute for Sex Research, Sexual Medicine and Forensic Psychiatry, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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Current Legal Situation for Patients with Paraphilic disorders and Implications of the ICD-11 for Paraphilic Disorders for Germany. J Sex Med 2019; 16:1615-1622. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 07/13/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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