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Sawalha R, Hosseinzadeh H, Bajorek B. Healthcare Providers' Attitudes and Experiences of the Quality Use of Medications Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Patients in Australia: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies. J Immigr Minor Health 2024; 26:181-199. [PMID: 37428280 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-023-01522-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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This review aims to identify healthcare providers' (HCPs) experiences with issues related to the quality use of medicines among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients, the underlying factors, and the enablers of and barriers to providing culturally safe care to promote quality use of medicines. The searched databases were Scopus, Web of Science, Academic search complete, CINHAL-Plus, Google Scholar and PubMed/Medline. The initial search returned 643 articles, of which 14 papers were included. HCPs reported that CALD patients were more likely to face challenges in accessing treatment and sufficient information about treatment. According to the theoretical domains framework, determinants such as social influences due to cultural and religious factors, lack of appropriate resources about health information and cultural needs, lack of physical and psychological capabilities such as lack of knowledge and skills, and lack of motivation could impede HCPs' abilities to provide culturally safe care. Future interventions should deploy multilevel interventions, such as education, training, and organisation structural reforms.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rawan Sawalha
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of Newcastle, 4A Cutcliffe Avenue, Regents Park, Callaghan, NSW, 2143, Australia.
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- School of Health and Society, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Heart and Stroke Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton, NSW, Australia
- Hunter New England Local Health District, New Lambton, NSW, Australia
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Peter M, Maddocks S, Tang C, Camp PG. Simplicity: Using the Power of Plain Language to Encourage Patient-Centered Communication. Phys Ther 2024; 104:pzad103. [PMID: 37823776 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzad103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Maryke Peter
- Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Experimental Medicine Graduate Program, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Maddocks S, Camp P, Tang C. Engaging Ethnically Diverse Populations in Self-Management Interventions for Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Narrative Review. Pulm Ther 2023; 9:195-206. [PMID: 36773131 PMCID: PMC9922039 DOI: 10.1007/s41030-023-00218-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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The burden of chronic respiratory diseases continues to rise globally. Comprehensive management relies on a combination of treatment approaches including patient self-management, where health professionals are required to educate and support patients to take control of their disease. When self-management interventions are suitably directed and effectively executed, outcomes point to increases in quality of life and a reduction in unscheduled or emergency consultations for people living with chronic respiratory disease. However, despite these positive gains, the literature reveals poor trends of engagement with this management approach and reduced access to appropriately designed programs for people from ethnically diverse populations, including migrants and refugees. The purpose of this review article is to discuss factors influencing engagement in chronic respiratory disease self-management among people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and to propose strategies to improve the participation of this population in these interventions in the future.
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Affiliation(s)
- Stacy Maddocks
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada ,Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada ,Physiotherapy University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada ,Physiotherapy University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia. .,Allied Health, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.
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Tang CY, Lavercombe M, Southcott AM, Taylor NF, Blackstock FC. Access to pulmonary rehabilitation for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities: A cohort study. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2022; 30:e4133-e4143. [PMID: 35352435 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Little is known about the extent of cultural and linguistic diversity among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Australia and if ethno-cultural factors influence engagement in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). We conducted a prospective cohort study to evaluate the extent of cultural and linguistic diversity among people with COPD and identify variables that influence engagement in PR. Patients with COPD attending the respiratory outpatient clinic at a metropolitan health service completed a study-specific questionnaire with results descriptively analysed. Access issues of awareness, referrals, attendance and completion of PR were examined. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to identify variables that influenced engagement in PR. Ninety-seven participants were recruited, of whom 36 (37%) self-identified a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) community. While participants from CALD communities had less awareness of PR as compared with the English Australian group (χ2 (df) = 5.3 (1), p = 0.02), there were no significant between-group differences in number of observed referrals (p = 0.30), attendance (p = 0.50) and completions of PR (p = 0.90). Only 11 (11%) out of 97 participants completed PR. Age (p = 0.006) and being from a CALD community (p = 0.03) were independent factors impacting on the awareness of PR while English proficiency (p = 0.04) was an independent factor impacting on referrals to PR. While older age and being from a CALD community were associated with having less awareness in PR, referrals to, attendance and completion rates of PR were similar regardless of ethnicity.
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- Clarice Y Tang
- Physiotherapy Department, Western Health, St Albans, Victoria, Australia
- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory & Sleep Disorders Medicine, Western Health, St Albans, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medical Education, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Western Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory & Sleep Disorders Medicine, Western Health, St Albans, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Medicine, Western Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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Taqi A, Rowlands G, Rathbone AP. A systematic review and thematic synthesis to identify factors that influence pharmacists' involvement in asthma care services: An identity crisis. EXPLORATORY RESEARCH IN CLINICAL AND SOCIAL PHARMACY 2021; 3:100051. [PMID: 35480619 PMCID: PMC9030714 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2021.100051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Asthma is a common chronic disease worldwide affecting an estimated 300 million people. Pharmacists can play key roles to support optimal health outcomes for patients with asthma. Goffman's Dramaturgical Theory was used in this review to critically examine the literature describing the role of pharmacists in asthma services. Objectives The aim of this review is to identify factors that influence the role of pharmacists in asthma care services. Methods A systematic literature search was conducted of seven electronic databases including: CINAHL, Midline (Ovid), PubMed, Scopus, Web of science, Embase and PsycInfo.). The search was not restricted by language or date of publication. Studies were screened according to inclusion criteria which included much relate to pharmacists, asthma services and include qualitative findings. Data was extracted and thematically synthesised to create demographic, descriptive and analytical findings. Results Eighteen studies were included. The majority of studies were conducted in high income countries, with most of the studies conducted in Australia (n = 10). Semi-structured interview was used as a method for data collection in most studies (n = 11). Evidence indicated pharmacists engaged in asthma services positively and wanted to expand their roles in patient care. However, literature reported patients' attitudes and health-system factors such as remuneration, as well as inter-professional collaboration and expected low levels of knowledge and skills of pharmacists were barriers to implementation of pharmacy-led asthma care. Analytical findings suggest that pharmacists' involvement in asthma care services were influenced by patients' and healthcare professionals' expectations which were juxtaposed with pharmacists' own self-perceived identity. Conclusions This review demonstrates pharmacists self-identified as being capable and equipped with appropriate knowledge and skills, however the expectations of patients and other healthcare professionals prohibited their involvement in delivering asthma care services.
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Mohammad A, Saini B, Chaar BB. Pharmacists' experiences serving culturally and linguistically diverse patients in the Australian community pharmacy setting. Int J Clin Pharm 2021; 43:1563-1573. [PMID: 34076804 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-021-01284-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background There has been no in depth published study to date reporting on community pharmacists' current experiences and their future practice needs relating to providing culturally competent pharmaceutical care to Australian culturally and linguistically diverse patients with low English proficiency. Objective To explore community pharmacists' experiences serving culturally and linguistically diverse patients who have low English proficiency. Setting Community pharmacists in Australia. Method Focus group discussions with practising community pharmacists were conducted. Participants were recruited from metropolitan Sydney. Discussion centred around their current experiences and practice changes needed to enhance the provision of culturally competent pharmaceutical care. Thematic analysis using the constant comparison method within a grounded theory approach was performed on the data collected. Main outcome measure Participants' experiences in providing culturally competent care to culturally and linguistically diverse patients with low English proficiency. Results Thirty community pharmacists participated in six focus group discussions. Inadequate provision of culturally competent care was found to be primarily due to the issue of language incongruence between pharmacist and patient. Participants proposed various means with which such care may be provided to ensure patient safety. Conclusion Pharmacist participants expressed being inadequately equipped to provide culturally competent care in the community setting and identified potential means by which such care may be delivered. Addressing identified barriers that hinder community pharmacists' capacity to engage in culturally competent practice can potentially improve provision of pharmaceutical care to culturally and linguistically diverse patients with low English proficiency.
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- Annim Mohammad
- The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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