Table 2.

Areas Needing Research in SDM Among Latino LGBTQ Patients

Overall

• Specifically examine the impact of intersecting multiple minority identities when studying SDM with Latino LGBTQ and other multiple minority patients

• Provide analysis by racial/ethnic subgroup and/or intersection of race/ethnicity with sexual identity

• Ensure that all LGBTQ populations are represented in future research studies as each group has unique healthcare experiences and needs14

System level

• Develop and test tools to improve Latino LGBTQ SDM

Provider level

• Explore how providers’ perceptions and experiences influence SDM with their Latino LGBTQ patients

• Develop and test cultural competency training for providers in caring for Latino LGBTQ and other multiple minority patients

Patient level

• Evaluate the experiences of Latino LGBTQ patients in participating in SDM with their healthcare providers

• Conduct studies on SDM that focus on Latina lesbian and bisexual women, and transgender patients, since these populations are particularly underrepresented in the literature

• Focus on SDM across health conditions that affect Latino LGBTQ patients disproportionately (e.g., obesity, intimate partner violence, mental health)