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Guevara-Lozano M, Pérez-Giraldo B, Arroyo-Marlés LP, Nonsoque-Cholo MA, Sánchez-Herrera B. The Nursing Inter Shift Handover: A Moment of Care for Patients and Their Family Caregivers. Hisp Health Care Int 2024:15404153241246804. [PMID: 38711274 DOI: 10.1177/15404153241246804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Precedents: The transfer between nursing shifts must guarantee the quality of care for patients and their families in the hospital. This study aimed to transform the handover between nursing shifts to strengthen the care capacity of patients and their family caregivers, and improve the care capacity of nursing staff, in a Latin American university hospital. Methods: This is a Nursing Methodology Research developed in the following phases: (a) identification of the best handover practices between nursing shifts to apply them within the institutional culture; (2) diagnosis of the transfer between shifts in the hospital; (3) design and validation of the transformation proposal; (4) measurement of transfer indicators; and (5) definition of a path to improve this transfer. Results: The proposal developed focuses on the patient and their family caregiver. The proposed protocol considered the perspective of the care recipients, the nursing staff, and the best available evidence. The overall transfer rating over 10 months went from 65% to 84%. Conclusions: The adjustment to the transfer process made it possible to strengthen the care capacity of patients and their family caregivers and improve the care capacity of the nursing staff.
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- Maryory Guevara-Lozano
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía Cundinamarca, Colombia
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía Cundinamarca, Colombia
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This study applied a reliable change methodology to the test-retest data from the Spanish-language NIH Toolbox Cognition Battery (NIHTB-CB) normative sample. Participants included Spanish-speaking adults (n = 48; 54.2% women, 100% Latinx) evaluated twice within one to two weeks on the Spanish-language NIHTB-CB, consisting of two crystallized and five fluid cognitive tests. Test-retest means, standard deviations, and intraclass correlations were used to calculate upper and lower bounds of 70, 80, and 90% confidence intervals (CIs) around change scores, with these bounds used as cutoffs for inferring reliable change. Cutoffs were calculated for raw scores, age-adjusted standard scores (SS; M = 100, SD = 15), and demographic-adjusted T-scores (T; M = 50, SD = 10), adjusting for age, gender, and education. Test-retest change scores on the Spanish-language NIHTB-CB exceeding the following cutoffs indicate reliable change based on an 80% CI (i.e., values exceeding these cutoffs indicate greater decline or greater improvement than 90% of the sample): Dimensional Change Card Sort (SS ≥ 15/T ≥ 11), Flanker (SS ≥ 13/T ≥ 10), List Sorting (SS ≥ 13/T ≥ 9), Picture Sequence Memory (SS ≥ 14/T ≥ 9), Pattern Comparison (SS ≥ 14/T ≥ 10), Picture Vocabulary (SS ≥ 8/T ≥ 6), Oral Reading (SS ≥ 7/T ≥ 5), Fluid Cognition Composite (SS ≥ 12/T ≥ 9), Crystallized Cognition Composite (SS ≥ 6/T ≥ 5), and Total Cognition Composite (SS ≥ 8/T ≥ 7). These cutoffs are one of few resources to interpret cognitive change at retest among Spanish-speaking patients and participants.
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- Justin E Karr
- Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Psychology and Latin American and Latino Studies Institute, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, USA
- Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Spaulding Research Institute, and Home Base, A Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program, Charlestown, MA, USA
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Villar-Bustos C, Quiroga Sánchez E, Andina-Díaz E. Factors that affect the health of immigrants: Qualitative meta synthesis. Public Health Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38651192 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Migration has challenged society. Most people who move do so for economic reasons, but others move for more tragic reasons. The proportion of female migrants was slightly higher than that of male migrants, partly due to the longer life expectancy of women and the higher demand for female migrants in care-related Jobs. The process may affect migrants' health, particularly in countries where healthcare is associated with high economic costs or insurance availability. A global systematic review of qualitative studies with meta-synthesis was conducted. The results can be used to support health policy and clinical practice. OBJECTIVE To describe how migrants perceive and experience the process of migrating and how it affects their health. SEARCH STRATEGY Databases consulted were Medline, PsychInfo, Cuiden, Cinahl, WOS, Scopus, Social Science Database, and Epistemonikos. Thirty-four articles were selected for final meta-synthesis. INCLUSION CRITERIA All qualitative primary studies were included that describe the experiences or perceptions of migrants and refugees over 18 years that talk about their migration process and the impact on their health; written in English or Spanish between 2016 and 2021. Articles referring to second generations and those dealing with pathologies that pre-date the migration process were excluded. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS The COREQ and JBI templates were used as quality criteria. Studies mostly used a phenomenological methodology and in-depth interviews, both individual and group, were used for data collection and narrative synthesis. MAIN RESULTS Uncertainty emerges as a main category. Three other interrelated themes have a direct impact on migrants' health: Language, Social Networks and Work. There are several conditions in each of these that have a positive or negative impact on health. The gender condition appears in both work and social networks, positively and negatively. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Health would be improved by having a stable job, which would facilitate access to health resources. Social networks and language are facilitators of access to a better job, but not the only condition. From a gender perspective, social networks can become a source of health problems, especially for women. The process of migration places women in a position of vulnerability due to the difficulties of reconciling family and work life. Job insecurity, workload, loss of family life or social isolation increase hopelessness and anxiety, leading to health problems. PUBLIC OR PATIENT CONTRIBUTION As an academic review study, no patient contribution was required, and this study serves as a theoretical framework for more in-depth research that will work with migrant populations. As a public contribution, this work provides evidence of the need to improve access to health for some populations, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set for 2030.
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotheraphy, Faculty of Health Sciences., University of Leon. Campus de Ponferrada, Leon, Spain
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- Department of Nursing and Physiotheraphy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Leon, Leon, Spain
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Nielsen TR, Franzen S, Watermeyer T, Jiang J, Calia C, Kjærgaard D, Bothe S, Mukadam N. Interpreter-mediated neuropsychological assessment: Clinical considerations and recommendations from the European Consortium on Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology (ECCroN). Clin Neuropsychol 2024:1-31. [PMID: 38588670 DOI: 10.1080/13854046.2024.2335113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVE With increasing international migration, societies have become increasingly diverse worldwide. Although neuropsychological assessment is influenced by several diversity characteristics, language barriers have repeatedly been identified as one of the main challenges to cross-cultural neuropsychological assessment in migrant populations. Importantly, neuropsychologists are often required to conduct interpreter-mediated neuropsychological assessments without any graduate training or continuing education on the topic. To address this gap, the objective of this paper is to provide guidelines for interpreter-mediated neuropsychological assessment. METHOD A European Consortium on Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology (ECCroN) task force conducted a conceptual literature review and provided recommendations for good practice and working principles to inform the preparation and administration of interpreter-mediated assessments. RESULTS ECCroN takes the position that it is the responsibility of neuropsychologists, as well as the institutions or organizations that employ them, to ensure effective communication between themselves and their patients. This may be accomplished by preparing for an interpreter-mediated assessment by engaging an appropriate interpreter, which in most circumstances will be a professional in-person interpreter speaking the same language(s) or dialect(s) as the patient, and considering practical, language, and cross-cultural issues. During the assessment, reasonable steps should be taken to proactively manage the proceedings and adopt a communication style that facilitates effective patient-directed communication, and when interpreting test data and determining formulations and diagnoses, the limitations of interpreter-mediated assessment should be carefully considered. CONCLUSION Adhering to the provided recommendations and working principles may help neuropsychologists provide competent interpreter-mediated neuropsychological assessments to linguistically diverse patients.
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- T Rune Nielsen
- Danish Dementia Research Centre, Department of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Neurology & Alzheimer Center, Erasmus MC University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Edinburgh Dementia Prevention, Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Dementia Research Centre, Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK
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- School of Health in Social Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Danish Dementia Research Centre, Department of Neurology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- DIGNITY - Danish Institute Against Torture, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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D'Aprano A, Hunter SA, Fry R, Savaglio M, Carmody S, Boffa J, Cooke L, Dent A, Docksey A, Douglas J, Dunn A, Halfpenny N, Hewett M, Lipscomb A, Manahan E, Morton B, Mosse H, Ross D, Skouteris H. 'All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children should have access to the ASQ-TRAK': Shared vision of an implementation support model for the ASQ-TRAK developmental screener. Health Promot J Austr 2024; 35:433-443. [PMID: 37431858 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED The ASQ-TRAK, a strengths-based approach to developmental screening, has high acceptability and utility across varied Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contexts. While substantive knowledge translation has seen many services utilise ASQ-TRAK, we now need to move beyond distribution and support evidence-based scale-up to ensure access. Through a co-design approach, we aimed to (1) understand community partners' perspectives of barriers and enablers to ASQ-TRAK implementation and (2) develop an ASQ-TRAK implementation support model to inform scale-up. METHODS The co-design process had four phases: (i) partnership development with five community partners (two Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations); (ii) workshop planning and recruitment; (iii) co-design workshops; and (iv) analysis, draft model and feedback workshops. RESULTS Seven co-design meetings and two feedback workshops with 41 stakeholders (17 were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander), identified seven key barriers and enablers, and a shared vision - all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families have access to the ASQ-TRAK. Implementation support model components agreed on were: (i) ASQ-TRAK training, (ii) ASQ-TRAK support, (iii) local implementation support, (iv) engagement and communications, (v) continuous quality improvement and (vi) coordination and partnerships. CONCLUSIONS This implementation support model can inform ongoing processes necessary for sustainable ASQ-TRAK implementation nationally. This will transform the way services provide developmental care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, ensuring access to high quality, culturally safe developmental care. SO WHAT?: Well-implemented developmental screening leads to more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children receiving timely early childhood intervention services, improving developmental trajectories and optimising long-term health and wellbeing.
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- Anita D'Aprano
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Policy and Equity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Sue-Anne Hunter Cultural Consultant, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Policy and Equity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Health and Social Care Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Health and Social Care Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Department of Education, Northern Territory Government, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Aboriginal Children's Healing Team, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, Preston, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Education, Northern Territory Government, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
- Central Land Council, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Aboriginal Team, Take Two, Berry Street, Richmond, Victoria, Australia
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- MacKillop Family Services, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Education, Connected Beginnings Program, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Aboriginal Children's Healing Team, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, Preston, Victoria, Australia
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- MacKillop Family Services, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Education, Northern Territory Government, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Aboriginal Team, Take Two, Berry Street, Richmond, Victoria, Australia
- Uniting, University of Warwick, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
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- Health and Social Care Unit, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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Davison M, Chan J, Clarke M, Mitchell C, Yan A, Ballard E, Henaway E. Evaluation of a pathway to address take own leave events for First Nations peoples presenting for emergency care: The Deadly RED project. Emerg Med Australas 2024. [PMID: 38556708 DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.14397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The 'Deadly RED' project primarily aimed to improve culturally competent care to reduce the number of First Nations patients presenting to a Queensland ED who 'Take own leave' (TOL). The secondary aim was to evaluate the implementation project. METHODS A pre/post-test quasi experimental study design using mixed methods was co-designed with adherence to Indigenous research considerations. Quantitative analysis of First Nations presentations before and after Deadly RED implementation was performed using SPSS. Qualitative analysis of transcribed research yarns in NVIVO was coded and themed for analysis. Staff experiences and perspectives were collated using electronically distributed surveys and process audits were performed. RESULTS A total of 1096 First Nations presentations June to August 2021 and 1167 in the matched 2022 post-implementation period were analysed. Significantly more patients were recorded as TOL post-implementation (13.0% pre vs 21.3% post) and representations rates were unchanged. Forty-six staff surveyed identified improvements in all parameters including cultural appropriateness and quality of care. Qualitative analysis of 85 research yarns revealed themes migrated to increasingly acceptable, accessible, and usable care. Notably, 45% of the First Nation's patients recorded as TOL self-reported that their treatment was complete. The study was feasible as 80% of packs distributed and 73% follow-up screening after TOL. CONCLUSIONS The Deadly RED evaluation revealed significant discrepancies in the reported data points of TOL and the 'story' of the First Nations persons experience of appropriate and completed care. Staff awareness and cultural capability improved significantly, and yarning allowed knowledge translation and improvements in communication which contributed to a better healthcare experience for First Nations patients attending our ED.
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- Michelle Davison
- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia
- Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia
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- Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia
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- Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia
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- Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia
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- Statistics Unit, QIMR Berghofer, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department, Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia
- Research Unit, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Chu N, Pho J, Dark L, Tan A, Alford S, Tang CY, Ellison C, Lim D. A scoping review into the service needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds living with disability to engage in meaningful occupations. Aust Occup Ther J 2024. [PMID: 38359914 DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Although there is a large proportion of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds within Australia, their rate of access to disability services is disproportionately low. This review aims to understand the service needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with disability to facilitate engagement in meaningful occupations. METHODS Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review framework was employed. Ten databases were searched for Australian studies. A deductive content analysis framework was applied in the synthesis. RESULTS Fourteen papers were included. Themes that emerged include language and cultural needs and considerations, which highlights the need for information sharing to take account of intergenerational, intercultural and sociolinguistic differences. It also identified the need for improved training and skills of existing interpreters. Culturally competent and responsive services was another theme identified, which emphasised the need to enhance the workforces' understanding of cultural practices. There is also a strong call for a more culturally diverse workforce to reduce the use of some interpreters and to build a more culturally competent workforce. The last theme was responsive service delivery, which requires the governance to support the development of a nurturing trusting therapeutic relationship. CONCLUSIONS Service providers should be trained on the inequities and intersectionality of this population. Further research is required to explore current disability policy in Australia with an intersectionality lens to ensure recommendations can be made to address barriers and ensure this population receives services in a manner that enhances their ability to engage in occupations meaningfully.
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- Natalie Chu
- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- College of Health and Biomedicine, Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Justice and Society, University of South Australia, Magill, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care through Clinical Research and Translation, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Sengupta T, Soni T, Bolock AM, Heisey SA, Kuchinski EC, Piper BJ, Joyce JM, Carbe CJ. Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Medical Students Toward Transgender Healthcare: A Community-Driven Initiative. Cureus 2023; 15:e49992. [PMID: 38058529 PMCID: PMC10697781 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Transgender patients face substantial systemic healthcare barriers and inadequate care from providers who often demonstrate clinical gaps in the medical needs of the transgender community. Providing interventions in which affirming transgender healthcare is explored, is crucial to delivering competent transgender-patient care and building compassionate physician-patient relationships. The Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) Trans Health Conference was established to address the growing need for an educational forum where transgender people could voice their narratives. In this educational intervention study, changes in the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about the psychosocial and medical needs of the transgender community in first-year undergraduate medical students were examined pre- and post-trans health conference attendance. Materials and methods In the late spring of both 2018 and 2019, first-year medical students attended the NEPA Trans Health Conference, hosted by the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (GCSOM). Student knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs, regarding the healthcare needs of the transgender community were evaluated prior to and directly after the conference (intervention). Though the surveys shared thematic similarities, the 2018 and 2019 surveys were different and thus were not used comparatively. Results In 2018, 35.24% of first-year medical students (37/105 participants) completed both the pre- and post-survey. Overall, 62.5% (5/8) of survey items yielded significant differences. In 2019, 25.5%, of first-year medical students (28/110 participants) completed both the pre- and post-survey and 47.6% (9/21) of survey items yielded significant results. Overall, although the majority of first-year medical students displayed positive attitudes toward trans people pre-intervention, the students also demonstrated increased knowledge, empathy, and understanding of the transgender healthcare narrative post-intervention. Conclusion Providing medical students with a humanistic intervention within the medical curriculum that is focused on the transgender person, in addition to their past and present healthcare experiences, offers a bridge between academic content and providing inclusive gender-affirming healthcare to all patients.
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- Tonoya Sengupta
- Department of Medical Education, St. George's University School of Medicine, St. George's, GRD
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, USA
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Raigal-Aran L, Roldán-Merino J, Martins T, Sequeira C, Ferré-Grau C, Belzunegui-Eraso A, Sampaio F. Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of the Cultural Competence Assessment in Portuguese Nurses. J Nurs Meas 2023; 31:510-521. [PMID: 37848230 DOI: 10.1891/jnm-2022-0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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Background and Purpose: Previous research shows significant benefits resulting from improving culturally competent nursing care. Thus, the purpose of this study was to translate, adapt, and validate the Cultural Competence Assessment (CCA) in a sample of Portuguese nurses. Methods: A psychometric study of the CCA, after translation into European Portuguese, was performed with a snowball sample of 284 nurses. Participants were asked to fill in a sociodemographic questionnaire and the CCA. Results: The four-factor model of the CCA (Portuguese version) exhibited satisfactory indices of fitness without item nine. Cronbach's alpha was 0.85. Correlations between subscales and the total score scale were strong and statistically significant. Conclusions: These data add to the cultural competence knowledge of nurses to promote better practices and culturally competent care.
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- Nursing School of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS@RISE, Nursing School of Porto (ESEP), Porto, Portugal
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- Nursing School of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS@RISE, Nursing School of Porto (ESEP), Porto, Portugal
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- History and Art Department, Faculty of Arts, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain
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- Nursing School of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS@RISE, Nursing School of Porto (ESEP), Porto, Portugal
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Gomez Cardona L, Yang M, Seon Q, Karia M, Velupillai G, Noel V, Linnaranta O. The methods of improving cultural sensitivity of depression scales for use among global indigenous populations: a systematic scoping review. Glob Ment Health (Camb) 2023; 10:e83. [PMID: 38161748 PMCID: PMC10755398 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2023.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Cultural adaptation of psychometric measures has become a process aimed at increasing acceptance, reliability, and validity among specific Indigenous populations. We present a systematic scoping review to: (1) identify the depression scales that have been culturally adapted for use among Indigenous populations worldwide, (2) globally report on the methods used in the cultural adaptation of those scales, and (3) describe the main features of those cultural adaptation methods. We included articles published from inception to April 2021, including 3 levels of search terms: Psychometrics, Indigenous, and Depression. The search was carried out in the Ovid Medline, PubMed, Embase, Global Health, PsycINFO, and CINAHL databases, following PRISMA guidelines. We identified 34 reports on processes of cultural adaptation that met the criteria. The scales were adapted for use among Indigenous populations from Africa, Australia, Asia, North America, and Latin America. The most common scales that underwent adaptation were the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Methods of adaptation involved a revision of the measures' cultural appropriateness, standard/transcultural translation, revision of the administration process, and inclusion of visual supports. Culturally safe administration of scales was reported in some studies. To come to a consensus on most appropriate methods of improving cultural safety of psychometric measurement, most studies utilized qualitative methods or mixed methods to understand the specific community's needs. Revision of linguistic equivalence and cultural relevance of content, culturally safe administration procedures, qualitative methods, and participatory research were key features of developing safe culturally adapted measures for depressive symptoms among Indigenous populations. While for comparability, uniform scales would be ideal as mental health evaluations, an understanding of the cultural impact of measurements and local depression expressions would benefit the process of developing culturally sensitive psychometric scales. PROSPERO registration ID: CRD42023391439.
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- Liliana Gomez Cardona
- Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- École interdisciplinaire des sciences de la santé/Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- ACCESS Open Minds, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Equality Unit, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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Jameel A, Penny L, Arabena K. Closing the miscommunication gap: A user guide to developing picture-based communication tools for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in emergency departments. Emerg Med Australas 2023; 35:873-875. [PMID: 37402479 DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.14274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To document an illustration-based methodology for culturally safe communication between Indigenous patients and clinicians in an urban ED. METHODS We co-designed a pre-ED visual tool to minimise miscommunication when triaging First Nations patients. Our steps included establishing project governance, conducting a literature review, obtaining ethics approval and designing illustrations. We then consulted relevant stakeholders, finalised the resource and contributed to the evidence base and to knowledge exchange. RESULTS Co-design is an important principle in reducing miscommunication and ensuring cultural safety in EDs. CONCLUSIONS Co-design methodologies can guide improvements in culturally safe clinical communication with First Nations patients in EDs.
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- Aishah Jameel
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Karabena Consulting, Riddells Creek, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Karabena Consulting, Riddells Creek, Victoria, Australia
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Esquivel Rubio AI, Domínguez Chávez CJ, Velarde Valenzuela LA. Construction of an intercultural care program for international migrants in northwestern Mexico. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2023; 57:e20230024. [PMID: 37819676 PMCID: PMC10566602 DOI: 10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2023-0024en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the construction process of an intercultural care program for international migrants in northwestern Mexico. METHOD Report of professional experiences, according to what was suggested by Daltro and Faria. RESULTS The development and evolution of care for international migrants has favored the elaboration of a community-like Social Service Program for students of a public university in northwestern Mexico, so that intercultural health and health care for this population become part of the curricular training of the new generations of nursing graduates, in a context in which international migration is a topic of great social and cultural relevance. CONCLUSION The construction and application of the Salud-Migrante program will enhance compliance with international recommendations on universal health for migrants, promoting respect for identity and cultural diversity in their actions.
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Irfan B, Yaqoob A. Dermatological Implications of the Taqiyah and Imamah: Recommendations for Delivering Culturally Conscious Care. Cureus 2023; 15:e45528. [PMID: 37868539 PMCID: PMC10585659 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Background and objective The growing cultural and religious diversity in healthcare settings necessitates clinicians to integrate cultural competence and sensitivity into their practice. Despite significant research focusing on the hijab worn by Muslim women, there is a gap in understanding the dermatological implications of the taqiyah and imamah, worn by Muslim men. In light of this, this study aimed to offer insights into delivering culturally conscious dermatological care for Muslim men wearing these garments, thereby bridging a crucial knowledge gap. Materials and methods The study employed a comprehensive research strategy that encompassed both medical literature and foundational Islamic texts. PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus were used for medical literature searches, while al-Maktabah al-Shamela and Sunnah.com, along with Quranic and Hadith translations were consulted for religious insights. A thematic analysis was employed to identify patterns, challenges, and unique points, ensuring a holistic understanding of the subject. Results Our findings revealed that wearing a taqiyah or imamah has both beneficial and detrimental dermatological effects, depending on factors such as climate, fabric, and hygiene practices. While the garments are rooted in Islamic tradition, their use varies based on cultural context rather than strict religious guidelines. Moreover, gender dynamics and the concept of privacy ('awrah) within Islamic teachings have implications for healthcare interactions. The study offers practical guidelines for dermatological care tailored to Muslim men wearing a taqiyah or imamah. It emphasizes the importance of material choice, hygiene practices, and the willingness of many Muslim men to be accommodating in medical settings, albeit with some reservations. The paper also discusses the role of telemedicine in culturally sensitive healthcare delivery, recommending measures such as secure communication channels and self-imaging options. Conclusion The paper provides comprehensive recommendations aimed at delivering culturally and religiously sensitive dermatological care to Muslim men wearing a taqiyah or imamah. By integrating both medical best practices and a nuanced understanding of Islamic customs, healthcare providers can foster a more trusting and effective care relationship, thereby improving patient satisfaction and dermatological outcomes.
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- Bilal Irfan
- Microbiology and Immunology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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LeMaster JW, Lutgen CB, Matharoo J, MacFarlane AE. Refugee and migrants' involvement in participatory spaces in a US practice-based research network study: Responding to unanticipated priorities. Health Expect 2023. [PMID: 37078650 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Refugees and migrants face suboptimal involvement in spaces for primary healthcare decision-making. Given the rising numbers of resettled refugees and migrants in primary care settings in the United States, there is an urgent need for patient-centred outcome research in practice-based research networks (PBRNs) with diverse ethnolinguistic communities. This study explored whether researchers, clinicians and patients would achieve consensus on (1) a common set of clinical problems that were applicable across a PBRN and (2) potential clinical interventions to address those problems to inform a patient-centred outcomes research (PCOR) study in a similar research network. METHODS In this qualitative participatory health research study, patients from diverse ethnolinguistic communities and clinicians from seven practices in a US PBRN discussed preferences for PCOR responsive to patients and the clinicians who serve them in language-discordant settings. Researchers and an advisory panel that included patients and clinicians from each participating practice held regular advisory meetings to monitor progress on project milestones and solve emerging problems. Participants took part in 10 sessions using Participatory Learning in Action and the World Café methods to identify and prioritise their ideas, using questions set for them by the advisory panel. Data were analysed based on principles of qualitative thematic content analysis. RESULTS Participants identified common barriers in language-discordant healthcare settings, principally patient-clinician communication barriers and suggestions to overcome these barriers. A key finding was an unanticipated consensus about the need for attention to healthcare processes rather than a clinical research priority. Negotiation with research funders enabled further analysis of potential interventions for care processes to improve communication and shared decision-making in consultations and the practice as a whole. CONCLUSION PCOR studies should examine interventions for improving communication between patients from diverse ethnolinguistic communities and primary care staff if the sorts of harms experienced by patients experiencing language-discordant healthcare are to be reduced or prevented. Flexibility and responsiveness from funders to unanticipated findings are key structural supports for participatory health research in primary care clinical settings with this population and others who experience marginalisation and exclusion. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Patients and clinicians participated in the study both in the formulation of the study question, data collection, analysis and dissemination of these results; consented to their individual participation; and reviewed early drafts of the manuscript.
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- American Academy of Family Physicians National Research Network, Leawood, Kansas, USA
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Education and Health Services, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Health Research Institute, Faculty of Education and Health Services, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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Pacquiao DF, Maxwell JB, Ludwig-Beymer P, Stievano A, Sagar PL, Purnell L, Daub KF, Halabi JO. Integration of Population Health, Social Determinants, and Social Justice in Transcultural Nursing and Culturally Competent Care: White Paper by the Scholars Education Interest Group. J Transcult Nurs 2023; 34:175-177. [PMID: 37039497 DOI: 10.1177/10436596231163878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION As part of its mission to advance Transcultural Nursing worldwide, the Transcultural Nursing Society Scholars upholds the central role of the discipline and cultural competence in advocacy, empowerment, and transformation of the life conditions of disadvantaged populations. This White Paper affirms the Scholars' core belief in the value of Transcultural Nursing and culturally competent care in addressing social determinants to promote health equity. METHODS The Scholars Education Interest Group proposes recommendations for changes in education, practice, and research undergirding the discipline and expand cultural competence to directly address social structural and historical forces that perpetuate health vulnerability in diverse populations. RESULTS Collaborative leadership between the TCNS Scholars, Board of Trustess and members should develop initiatives to foster implementation of the recommendations and promote global dissemination of exemplars in education, research and practice. DISCUSSION Collaborative implementation of recommendations will generate evidence of health equity outcomes through TCN and culturally competent care.
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- Centre of Excellence for Nursing Scholarship, Rome, Italy
- Unicamillus University, Rome, Italy
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- University of Delaware, Newark, USA
- Excelsior University, Albany, NY, USA
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Vázquez-Sánchez MÁ, Casals-Vázquez A, Sánchez-Ojeda MA, García-Gámez M, Papadopoulos I, Casals C. Spanish adaptation and validation of the Cultural Competence Assessment Tool (CCATool) for undergraduate nursing students. Int Nurs Rev 2023; 70:43-49. [PMID: 35879822 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To analyse and validate a contextually adapted version of the Papadopoulos' Cultural Competence Assessment Tool (CCATool) for Spanish undergraduate nursing students. BACKGROUND Globalization has driven and intensified international migration. Thus, nurses must treat patients of many different cultural origins. Accordingly, both cultural competence and an appropriate tool with which to evaluate it are required. METHODS The CCATool questionnaire was adapted for use in a Spanish context and was evaluated through a questionnaire completed by 262 undergraduate nursing students. Seven days later, the same students completed the questionnaire, without any intervention, and a subgroup of 144 students completed the questionnaire for a third time after taking a course in Transcultural Care. The reliability, sensitivity and stability of the questionnaire were assessed. RESULTS The reliability of the questionnaire obtained an adequate Cronbach's alpha of 0.81. Stability was assessed at seven days, using the intraclass correlation coefficient, which showed good/excellent results. Moreover, the questionnaire was able to detect the changes related to the nursing educative programme, thus highlighting a good sensitivity of the tool. CONCLUSION Cultural competence is an essential element of nurses' education, and instruction in this area should begin as soon as possible. In addition, an appropriate evaluation system is required. For this purpose, the present study describes and analyses a valid, reliable tool for use with undergraduate nursing students in Spain. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY Health and education policies must be sensitive to the ethnic and cultural differences of the patients who are cared for, and address the situations that cause difficulties in care. Hospitals and health centres must offer good care to patients from diverse cultures, so one of the necessary situations is the training and evaluation of the cultural competence of health professionals.
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- María Ángeles Vázquez-Sánchez
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, UMA REDIAS Network of Law and Artificial Intelligence applied to Health and Biotechnology, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Malaga, Spain
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- Research Centre for Transcultural Studies in Health, Department of Mental Health and Social Work, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London, UK
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- MOVE-IT Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cadiz, Cadiz, Spain.,Institute for Research and Innovation in Biomedical Sciences, Puerta del Mar University Hospital, Cadiz, Spain
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Sood A, Stoff BK, Yeung H. Caring for transgender populations: A primer for the dermatopathologist. J Cutan Pathol 2023; 50:284-287. [PMID: 36479903 PMCID: PMC9931642 DOI: 10.1111/cup.14374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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With increasing access to electronic health records, patients may encounter dermatopathology reports more readily. Dermatopathologists should consider their impact and interactions with transgender patients, who may face specific health and healthcare inequities. Rendering accurate diagnosis for skin diseases requires accurate information about patient's sex assigned at birth and gender identity. Understanding how sex and gender identity data flow between electronic health records, laboratory information systems, insurance billing systems, and patients will be important to avoid patient misgendering, to render accurate diagnoses, to maintain consistency in dermatopathology reports, and to avoid insurance billing denials. Dermatopathologists have important roles to build patient trust in the healthcare system and to help dermatologists diagnose, treat, and characterize skin diseases in transgender populations.
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- Aditya Sood
- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Atlanta, GA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Atlanta, GA
- Emory University, The Emory Center for Ethics, Atlanta, GA
- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, Atlanta, GA
- Atlanta VA Medical Center, Division of Dermatology, Decatur, Georgia
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Songwathana P, Chinnawong T, Ngamwongwiwat B. Health practice among Muslim homebound older adults living in the Southern Thai community: An ethnographic study. Belitung Nurs J 2023; 9:43-53. [PMID: 37469631 PMCID: PMC10353615 DOI: 10.33546/bnj.2406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Background Age-friendly environment helps promote older people's health practices and healthy aging. However, little is known about health practices among those living at home in a Thai Muslim community. Objective This study aimed to explore the health practices of Thai Muslim Homebound Older Adults (HOAs) in relation to their beliefs and experiences to maintain their holistic health. Methods An ethnographic study design was used. Purposive and snowball sampling methods were used to select 15 HOAs as key informants, among whom nine were living in an urban area, and six were living in a rural area. Data were collected using in-depth interviews, participant observation, and field notes. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Muslim HOAs performed their health practices culturally under the central theme of "Life and health are designated by God (Allah) for living with nature and comfort at their age." The health practices consisted of four patterns: 1) Maintaining day-to-day functioning to stay independent, 2) Having a simple and comfortable life with support, 3) Performing religious activities as a priority of life for well-being, and 4) Managing symptoms to gain a balance and restore health. Conclusions Understanding health practice patterns among HOAs would help nurses, especially primary care professionals, to promote healthy aging and independent living. In addition, culturally sensitive nursing care may be required to maintain the healthy living of Muslim older adults in the long term.
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- Praneed Songwathana
- Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla, Thailand
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Ajayi KV, Garney WR. What Black Mothers with Preterm Infants Want for Their Mental Health Care: A Qualitative Study. Womens Health Rep (New Rochelle) 2023; 4:39-47. [PMID: 36893324 PMCID: PMC9986014 DOI: 10.1089/whr.2022.0088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Title "I think that some culturally sensitive mental health information could have been provided": What Black mothers with preterm infants want for their mental health care: A qualitative study. Background In the United States, preterm birth (PTB) rates in Black women are 50% higher than in non-Hispanic White and Hispanic mothers. Existing discriminatory sociohistorical and contemporary health care practices have been linked to the alarmingly higher rates of PTB among Black families. While it is well-known that PTB is associated with increased mental health (MH) problems, Black women experience elevated MH burdens due to inequities along the care continuum in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Consequently, culturally responsive MH care holds promises to achieve maternal MH equity. This study aimed to explore the available MH services and resources in the NICU for Black mothers with preterm infants. We also sought to discover potential recommendations and strategies for MH programs through a cultural lens. Materials and Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with Black mothers with preterm infants using a Grounded Theory approach embedded in the Black feminist theory. Results Eleven mothers who gave birth to a preterm infant between 2008 and 2021 participated in this study. Eight women reported not receiving MH services or resources in the NICU. Interestingly, of the three mothers who received MH referrals/services, two did so one-year postbirth and did not utilize the services. Three main themes emerged: stress and the NICU experience, coping mechanisms, and culturally appropriate MH care with diverse providers are needed. Overall, our finds suggest that MH care is not prioritized in the NICU. Conclusion Black mothers with preterm infants encounter numerous negative and stressful experiences that exacerbate their MH during and beyond the NICU. However, MH services in the NICU and follow-up services are scarce. Mothers in this study endorsed creating culturally appropriate MH programs that addresses their unique intersections.
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- Kobi V Ajayi
- Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.,Laboratory for Community Health Evaluation and Systems Science, Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.,Laboratory for Community Health Evaluation and Systems Science, Department of Health Behavior, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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Costas-Muniz R, Torres-Blasco N, Gany F, Gonzalez CJ, Galindo-Vazquez O, Bergerot CD, Rocha-Cadman X, Lui F, Lichtenthal WG, Velazquez AI, Tergas AI, Castro-Figueroa EM. Cultural adaptation process of cancer-related interventions: A step-by-step guide. Psychooncology 2023; 32:179-186. [PMID: 36444126 PMCID: PMC9839501 DOI: 10.1002/pon.6071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To contribute to the reduction and elimination of cancer-related local and global health disparities, interventions must be culturally adapted to reach diverse cultural groups and demonstrate success in improving clinical and psychosocial outcomes. We provide step-by-step information on the conceptual and methodological challenges involved in culturally adapting interventions and provide guidelines, suggestions, tools, and concrete steps for implementing the process. METHODS This article provides information, guidelines, suggestions, tools, and concrete steps, based on three rigorous models of cultural adaptations, for implementing this process, followed with examples from the field, to illustrate the conceptual and methodological challenges involved in culturally adapting interventions. CONCLUSION Our systematic step-by-step approach recommends (1) the guidance of well-established research models; (2) use of multiple data sources and input from various stakeholders (i.e., from patients and providers); (3) qualitative and quantitative data usage and integration; (4) a steering committee with multiple perspectives, stakeholders assessments, and qualitative analyses; (5) consensus meetings; and (6) diverse representation on the steering committee and/or research team.
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- Rosario Costas-Muniz
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Ponce Research Institute, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Centro de Cancer de Brasilia, Instituto Unity de Ensino e Pesquisa, Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Department of Supportive Care Medicine, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, California, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Ponce Research Institute, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico, USA
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Gott M, Wiles J, Mason K, Moeke-Maxwell T. Creating 'safe spaces': A qualitative study to explore enablers and barriers to culturally safe end-of-life care. Palliat Med 2022; 37:520-529. [PMID: 36415017 PMCID: PMC10074738 DOI: 10.1177/02692163221138621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Internationally, efforts are being made to promote equity in palliative and end-of-life care for Indigenous peoples. There is a need to better understand the experiences of Indigenous service users and staff. AIM To explore the views of Māori health practitioners and whānau (family group) caregivers regarding barriers and enablers to culturally safe palliative and end-of-life care. DESIGN A Kaupapa Māori qualitative study. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Interviews were conducted with 103 participants from four areas of the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. Participants comprised bereaved whānau (family) of Māori with a life limiting illness and Māori health practitioners. RESULTS Māori health practitioners undertake cultural and connecting work to promote culturally safe palliative and end-of-life care for Māori patients and their whānau. This work is time-consuming and emotionally and culturally demanding and, for most, unpaid and unrecognised. Non-Māori staff can support this work by familiarising themselves with te reo Māori (the Māori language) and respecting cultural care customs. However, achieving culturally safe end-of-life care necessitates fundamental structural change and shared decision-making. CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that efforts to support equitable palliative care for Indigenous people should recognise, and support, the existing efforts of health practitioners from these communities. Colleagues from non-Indigenous populations can support this work in a range of ways. Cultural safety must be appropriately resourced and embedded within health systems if aspirations of equitable palliative and end-of-life care are to be realised.
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- Merryn Gott
- Te Ārai Palliative Care and End of Life Research Group, The School of Nursing, The University of Auckland, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Te Ārai Palliative Care and End of Life Research Group, The School of Population Health, The University of Auckland, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Te Ārai Palliative Care and End of Life Research Group, The School of Nursing, The University of Auckland, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Te Ārai Palliative Care and End of Life Research Group, The School of Nursing, The University of Auckland, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand
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Chamberlin RA, McCarthy R, Lunasco TK, Park GH, Deuster PA. Critical Competencies of Military Embedded Health and Performance Professionals: The "Culture General" Approach. J Spec Oper Med 2022; 22:118-123. [PMID: 35862851 DOI: 10.55460/y5o4-7wuz] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Human performance teams (HPT) delivering a wide range of services within military unit communities serve as a model for advancing business practices in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy. Relatively new, the demand for these embedded professionals continues to grow in response to its favorable proximity, community-based design, operationalized delivery system, and adaptive business practices. However, many civilian professionals come from diverse disciplines of specialties and experiences. As they integrate into unit communities, it becomes known that many do not possess formal training or experience working with the US military or its Servicemembers, delivering community-based services, operating in the capacity of a force multiplier, or culturally adapting their professional skills. Given the steep learning curve in transitioning from a conventional delivery model to the military embedded model, even newly minted military health and performance professionals may be underprepared when they arrive at their assigned military unit communities. In this article, we examine the military's embedded health and performance service delivery model. We add specific focus on those critical "embedded" professional competencies and skills foundational to establishing and sustaining thriving service delivery. We then offer strategies and tools collected from embedded health and performance professionals currently serving in military unit communities across the Department of Defense (DoD). Finally, we provide a rationale for the need for embedded competency training to improve the preparedness of professionals who are currently serving, will be serving, or have a general interest in serving as an embedded professional within DoD military unit communities.
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Hoens S, Smetcoren AS, Switsers L, De Donder L. Community health workers and culturally competent home care in Belgium: A realist evaluation. Health Soc Care Community 2022; 30:e1966-e1976. [PMID: 34730263 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This qualitative study investigates through a realist evaluation how the work training programme of 10 community health workers (CHWs) contributed to culturally competent home care services. A European Social Fund project trained 10 jobseekers with migration backgrounds to become CHWs in Brussels (Belgium). Three research questions were formulated: (a) What increase in the cultural competence of the home care organisations can be identified at the end of the project? (b) How did the training contribute to this increase? (c) Which factors and preconditions made the positive outcomes of the training more likely? This study analysed 10 mid-term interviews with individual CHWs in training and four focus groups at the end of the project with CHWs, care employees, trainers and project coordinators (N = 25). First, the results showed that the increase in cultural competence was located mostly on the surface structure of the organisation (e.g. adapting communication materials) and not in its deeper structure. Second, the principles of strengths-based education proved to be important during the training (e.g. getting to know, recognise and address the competences and skills of the CHWs). Third, contextual factors at the micro-level (e.g. interest in care and cultures), the exo-level (e.g. management culture) and the macro-level (e.g. policy regulations) could foster or hinder the process of increasing cultural competence. This paper concludes that although the project contributed to a shift in organisational culture towards cultural competence, it remains challenging to effect a similar shift in the deep structure of care organisations.
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- Sylvia Hoens
- Department Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Department Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Department Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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- Department Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium
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Rhoten B, Burkhalter JE, Joo R, Mujawar I, Bruner D, Scout N, Margolies L. Impact of an LGBTQ Cultural Competence Training Program for Providers on Knowledge, Attitudes, Self-Efficacy, and Intensions. J Homosex 2022; 69:1030-1041. [PMID: 33905307 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2021.1901505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This paper describes the development and implementation of a robust lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) cultural competence curriculum for training health and human service providers across New York State. Between 2013-2018, The National LGBT Cancer Network developed and published Best Practices in Creating and Delivering LGBTQ Cultural Competency Trainings for Health and Social Service Agencies and designed a training curriculum. They also conducted Train the Trainer sessions, and evaluated pre- and post- curriculum knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and intentions of individuals who attended educational sessions conducted by the certified trainers. Most respondents improved from pretest to posttest, with significant improvements in knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and intentions. An increase in self-efficacy was significantly associated with pre- to posttest improvement in respondent intention. Future research should focus on what components specifically bolster self-efficacy and intention. Increasing the number of health and human service providers who are trained to address the needs of this population is an important step toward providing culturally competent care.
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- Bethany Rhoten
- Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- National LGBT Cancer Network, New York, New York, USA
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Washington, DC, USA
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- National LGBT Cancer Network, New York, New York, USA
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- National LGBT Cancer Network, New York, New York, USA
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BACKGROUND Caring for family members of dying patients is a vital component of end-of-life care, yet family members' needs at the end of life may be unmet. AIM To explore hospital clinician assessment and facilitation of family needs and practices to support families at the end of life. DESIGN Descriptive study utilising a retrospective medical record audit. SETTING AND SAMPLE Undertaken in a large public hospital, the sample included 200 deceased patients from four specialities; general medicine (n = 50), intensive care (n = 50), inpatient palliative care (n = 50) and aged rehabilitation (n = 50). Data were analysed according to age; under 65-years and 65-years or over. RESULTS Deceased patients' mean age was 75-years, 60% were Christian and Next-of-Kin were documented in 96% of cases. 79% spoke English, yet interpreters were used in only 6% of cases. Formal family meetings were held in 64% of cases. An assessment of family needs was undertaken in 52% of cases, and more likely for those under 65-years (p = 0.027). Cultural/religious practices were supported/facilitated in only 6% of all cases. Specialist palliative care involvement was more likely for those aged 65-years or over (p = 0.040) and social work involvement more likely for those under 65-years (p = 0.002). Pastoral care and bereavement support was low across the whole sample. CONCLUSIONS Prioritising family needs should be core to end-of-life care. Anticipation of death should trigger routine referral to support personnel/services to ensure practice is guided by family needs. More research is needed to evaluate how family needs assessment can inform end-of-life care, supported by policy.
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- Melissa J Bloomer
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.,Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.,Monash Health, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research - Monash Health Partnership, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Supportive and Palliative Care Unit Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,School of Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Eastern Palliative Care Association, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Supportive and Palliative Care Unit Monash Health, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,School of Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Department of Palliative Care, Calvary Health Care Bethlehem, South Caulfield, VIC, Australia.,The University of Notre Dame, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.,Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia.,Monash Health, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research - Monash Health Partnership, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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Burnett C, Purkey E, Davison CM, Watson A, Kehoe J, Traviss S, Nolan D, Bayoumi I. Spirituality, Community Belonging, and Mental Health Outcomes of Indigenous Peoples during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph19042472. [PMID: 35206662 PMCID: PMC8872600 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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We aimed to assess the association between community belonging, spirituality, and mental health outcomes among Indigenous Peoples during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional observational study used online survey distribution and targeted outreach to the local Indigenous community to collect a convenience sample between 23 April 2020 and 20 November 2020. The surveys included demographic information, self-reported symptoms of depression (PHQ-2) and anxiety (GAD-2), and measures of the sense of community belonging and the importance of spirituality. Multivariate logistic regression was used to model the association between the sense of community belonging and spirituality, and symptoms of anxiety and depression. Of the 263 self-identified Indigenous people who participated, 246 participants had complete outcome data, including 99 (40%) who reported symptoms of depression and 110 (45%) who reported symptoms of anxiety. Compared to Indigenous participants with a strong sense of community belonging, those with weak community belonging had 2.42 (95% CI: 1.12–5.24)-times greater odds of reporting symptoms of anxiety, and 4.40 (95% CI: 1.95–9.89)-times greater odds of reporting symptoms of depression. While spirituality was not associated with anxiety or depression in the adjusted models, 76% of Indigenous participants agreed that spirituality was important to them pre-pandemic, and 56% agreed that it had become more important since the pandemic began. Community belonging was associated with positive mental health outcomes. Indigenous-led cultural programs that foster community belonging may promote the mental health of Indigenous Peoples.
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- Chantal Burnett
- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada; (C.B.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (A.W.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada; (C.B.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (A.W.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada; (C.B.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (A.W.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada; (C.B.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (A.W.)
- Indigenous Health Council, Kingston, ON K7K 2V4, Canada; (J.K.); (S.T.); (D.N.)
- Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6, Canada
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- Indigenous Health Council, Kingston, ON K7K 2V4, Canada; (J.K.); (S.T.); (D.N.)
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- Indigenous Health Council, Kingston, ON K7K 2V4, Canada; (J.K.); (S.T.); (D.N.)
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- Indigenous Health Council, Kingston, ON K7K 2V4, Canada; (J.K.); (S.T.); (D.N.)
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada; (C.B.); (E.P.); (C.M.D.); (A.W.)
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Wark K, Cheung K, Wolter E, Avey JP. "Engaging stakeholders in integrating social determinants of health into electronic health records: a scoping review". Int J Circumpolar Health 2021; 80:1943983. [PMID: 34252016 PMCID: PMC8276667 DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2021.1943983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Social, environmental, and behavioural factors impact human health. Integrating these social determinants of health (SDOH) into electronic health records (EHR) may improve individual and population health. But how these data are collectedand their use in clinical settings remain unclear. We reviewed efforts to integrate SDOH into EHR in the U.S. and Canada, especially how this implementation serves Indigenous peoples. We followed an established scoping review process, performing iterative keyword searches in subject-appropriate databases, reviewing identified works' bibliographies, and soliciting recommendations from subject-matter experts. We reviewed 20 articles from an initial set of 2,459. Most discussed multiple SDOH indicator standards, with the National Academy of Medicine's (NAM) the most frequently cited (n = 10). Common SDOH domains were demographics, economics, education, environment, housing, psychosocial factors, and health behaviours. Twelve articles discussed project acceptability and feasibility; eight mentioned stakeholder engagement (none specifically discussed engaging ethnic or social minorities); and six adapted SDOH measures to local cultures . Linking SDOH data to EHR as related to Indigenous communities warrants further exploration, especially how to best align cultural strengths and community expectations with clinical priorities. Integrating SDOH data into EHR appears feasible and acceptable may improve patient care, patient-provider relationships, and health outcomes.
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- Kyle Wark
- Southcentral Foundation, Research Department, Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Southcentral Foundation, Research Department, Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Southcentral Foundation, Research Department, Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Southcentral Foundation, Research Department, Anchorage, AK, USA
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Chikada A, Takenouchi S, Nin K, Mori M. Definition and Recommended Cultural Considerations for Advance Care Planning in Japan: A Systematic Review. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2021; 8:628-638. [PMID: 34790847 PMCID: PMC8522591 DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon-2137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Although Delphi studies in Western countries have provided a consensus for practices pertaining to advance care planning (ACP), their findings may not be applicable to Asian countries with distinct, family-oriented cultures. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the definitions of and evidence for ACP and analyze recommended practices in Japan. We conducted a systematic review using narrative synthesis in December 2018. Key words were searched from Ichushi-Web by NPO Japan Medical Abstracts Society, Citation Information by the National Institute of Informatics, and Japanese Institutional Repositories Online databases. In addition, in August 2019, we conducted hand searching using Google Scholar and Google. We included original Japanese articles that addressed factors regarding ACP (e.g. definitions, elements, roles and tasks, and timing of ACP). Data were synthesized using thematic analysis. The study protocol was registered prospectively (PROSPERO: CRD42020152391). Of the 3,512 studies screened, 27 were included: 22 quantitative and 5 qualitative. Five-position statements/guidelines were added by hand searching. Definitions and several distinct practice patterns of ACP and the importance of families' roles were identified. Unique recommendations addressed the importance of properly eliciting patients' preferences that are the best for both patients and families, engaging the public to raise awareness of ACP, and developing policies and guidelines for ACP. We identified the definition of and unique recommendations for ACP based on Japanese cultural values and norms. Further research is needed to evaluate the recommendations provided in this systematic review.
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- Ai Chikada
- Department of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Human Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Palliative and Supportive Care Division, Seirei Mikatahara General Hospital, Hamamatsu, Japan
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Narayan MC, Mallinson RK. Transcultural Nurse Views on Culture-Sensitive/Patient-Centered Assessment and Care Planning: A Descriptive Study. J Transcult Nurs 2021; 33:150-160. [PMID: 34612735 DOI: 10.1177/10436596211046986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Culture-sensitive (CS) and patient-centered (PC) care are considered essential to achieve high-quality equitable care. The purpose of this study was to determine how expert nurses incorporate CS/PC care into their assessment and care planning practices, especially for culturally diverse and marginalized patients. METHODOLOGY Using a qualitative, descriptive design, we conducted a focus group at the October 2019 Transcultural Nursing Society Conference. Participants (n = 9) discussed how they instilled cultural sensitivity and patient-centeredness into their assessment and care planning skills. RESULTS Participants revealed attitudes, knowledge, and skills associated with CS/PC assessment and care planning. They also identified specific strategies for translating CS/PC theory into assessment and care planning practices. DISCUSSION Three principles and many pragmatic strategies for incorporating CS/PC care into daily practice emerged from the data. Nurses may find these principles and strategies helpful in integrating CS/PC care into their daily care of patients in busy clinical settings.
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Rahemi Z, Parker V. Does Culture Matter? Young and Middle-Aged Iranian-American Adults' Perspectives Regarding End-of-Life Care Planning. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2021; 39:555-561. [PMID: 34365832 DOI: 10.1177/10499091211036894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An increase of cultural diversity and treatment options offer opportunities and challenges related to end-of-life (EOL) care for healthcare providers and policymakers. EOL care planning can help reduce confusion and uncertainty when individuals and family members need to make decisions about EOL care options. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate preferences, attitudes, and behaviors regarding EOL care planning among young and middle-aged Iranian-American adults. METHODS A cross-sectional national sample of 251 Iranian-American adults completed surveys. Paper and online surveys in English and Persian were offered to potential participants. RESULTS All the participants completed online survey in English language. In incurable health conditions, 56.8% preferred hospitalization and intensive treatments. From the 40.6% participants who preferred comfort care, most preferred care at home (29.5%) compared to an institution (11.1%). Those who preferred hospitalization at EOL mostly preferred intensive and curative treatments. The mean score of attitudes toward advance decision-making was moderately high (11.48 ± 2.77). Favorable attitudes were positively associated with acculturation (r = .31, p < .001), age (r = .15, p < .05), and number of years living in the U.S. (r = .26, p < .001). Conversely, spirituality and favorable attitudes were negatively associated (r = -.17, p < .05). CONCLUSION Immigrant and culturally diverse individuals have experienced different living and healthcare environments. These differences can influence their EOL care planning and decisions. Knowledge of diverse perspectives and cultures is essential to design culturally congruent plans of EOL care.
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- Zahra Rahemi
- Clemson University School of Nursing, Greenville, SC, USA
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Dwyer AA, Greenspan DL. Endocrine Nurses Society Position Statement on Transgender and Gender Diverse Care. J Endocr Soc 2021; 5:bvab105. [PMID: 34235361 PMCID: PMC8256383 DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The Endocrine Nurses Society (ENS) is committed to clinical excellence in the art and science of endocrine nursing throughout the world. ENS recognizes that transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals face challenges and inequities that place them in the realm of health disparities. Further, TGD individuals often face substantial barriers to care and have difficulty finding healthcare providers who are knowledgeable about the unique health needs of this patient population. ENS recognizes that endocrine nurses care for young adult and adult TGD individuals. This position statement outlines recommendations for healthcare providers and organizations seeking to embrace a gender-affirming approach to care and increase access to high-quality, comprehensive care for TGD individuals. This Position Statement was accepted by ENS on September 8, 2020 and has been endorsed by the European Society of Endocrinology Nurse Committee, European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology Nurses, Pediatric Endocrine Nursing Society, Endocrine Nurses' Society of Australasia, and the Federation of International Nurses in Endocrinology.
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- Andrew A Dwyer
- Boston College William F. Connell School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
- Yvonne L. Munn Center for Nursing Research, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Nashville Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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Redden K, Safarian J, Schoenborn C, Shortall C, Gagnon AJ. Interventions to Support International Migrant Women's Reproductive Health in Western-Receiving Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Health Equity 2021; 5:356-372. [PMID: 34084988 PMCID: PMC8170723 DOI: 10.1089/heq.2020.0115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose: The reproductive health outcomes of international migrant women differ in comparison with receiving-country-born women, depending on country of birth and immigrant status. Effective interventions to support the reproductive health of international migrant women are not well known. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies between 2010 and 2017 evaluating interventions directly or indirectly affecting the reproductive health (as defined by the World Health Organization) of international migrant women in Western-receiving countries. Results: Sixteen studies representing 5080 migrants were identified. Interventions consisted of linguistically (e.g., translated brochures) or culturally adapted (e.g., cultural narratives) routine care or new interventions. Meta-analysis showed that interventions increased rates of preventive reproductive health activities, including mammography, condom use, and Pap test completion, by almost 18% (95% confidence interval 7.61–28.3) compared with usual care or interventions not adapted to migrant women. Conclusion: Culturally and linguistically adapted care practices congruent with target populations of international migrant women are effective in improving their reproductive health outcomes, particularly their participation in preventative reproductive health activities.
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- Kara Redden
- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- Research Centre in Health Policies and Health Systems, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Doctors of the World UK, Part of the Médecins du Monde Network, London, United Kingdom
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University, Montréal, Canada.,Reproductive Outcomes and Migration (ROAM) Collaboration
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Brent EM. Assessing price sensitivity in dental education and implications on student diversity. J Dent Educ 2021; 85:1251-1258. [PMID: 33684971 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Increasingly, the price of professional school is seen as a potential deterrent for interested students. Data collected by the American Dental Association (ADA) from the 66 U.S. dental schools showed the average 4-year nonresident tuition and fees totaled $321,575 in 2018-2019, 35% greater than in 2008-2009, after adjusting for inflation. The aim of this study was to assess whether dental education pricing has impacted applications, enrollments, and yield rates, particularly among students underrepresented in dentistry. Utilizing 7 years of ADA data across all 66 U.S. dental schools, OLS regression, fixed effects, and random effects models were used to examine the data in both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses. OLS regression results show higher priced schools have higher rates of applications, admittances, and enrollment but lower yield rates. The inverse relationship between yield and tuition prices suggests, on average, students are sensitive to price when deciding whether to accept a spot at dental schools. Focusing on students underrepresented in dentistry, the results indicate that African American and Hispanic or Latino students are price sensitive: fewer of these students enroll in higher priced dental schools, and the relationship persists over time. In other words, fewer African American and Hispanic or Latino students enroll in U.S. dental schools as tuition increases over time. The salary potential is high for dental graduates, but social and cultural capital are significant factors in making students aware of a dental career. These findings suggest the breadth and scope of pipeline programs need to be enhanced to reach these potential students.
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- Erin M Brent
- Financial and Academic Planning & Strategic Initiatives, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, New York, USA
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Kawous R, Kerimova N, van den Muijsenbergh ME. Female genital mutilation - a blind spot in Dutch general practice? A case-control study. BJGP Open 2021; 5:bjgpopen20X101105. [PMID: 33262149 PMCID: PMC7960529 DOI: 10.3399/bjgpopen20x101105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Women with female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) often suffer from physical and psychosexual problems related to FGM/C. As gatekeepers to the medical system, GPs are often the first to be consulted about these problems. It is as yet unknown if, and to what extent, Dutch GPs identify women with FGM/C or related health problems. AIM To investigate how often Dutch GPs register FGM/C and related health problems. DESIGN & SETTING A case-control study of anonymised patient records was performed in the Netherlands. METHOD Medical records were checked for information on country of origin. Records of women, aged ≥15 years, from countries where FGM/C is practised were compared with those of a case-control. RESULTS Although many migrants were registered with the participating GPs, information on country of origin was seldom recorded. Only 68 out of 16 700 patients were identified as women from countries where FGM/C is practised; 12 out of these 68 records contained information about the FGM/C status, but none on the type of FGM/C. There were no significant differences in health problems related to FGM/C between patients with FGM/C and the controls. CONCLUSION FGM/C may be a blind spot for GPs and registration of information on migration background could be improved. A larger sample in a future study is needed to confirm this finding. Given the growing global migration, awareness and knowledge on FGM/C, and other migration-related health issues should be part of GP training.
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- Ramin Kawous
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Pharos, Dutch Centre of Expertise on Health Disparities, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Pharos, Dutch Centre of Expertise on Health Disparities, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Costas-Muñiz R, Castro-Figueroa E, Torres N, Claros M, Galindo-Vazquez O, Narang B, Gany FM. Practice of psycho-oncology with Latino patients: An international study. Psychooncology 2021; 30:127-133. [PMID: 32914912 PMCID: PMC7855871 DOI: 10.1002/pon.5552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Rosario Costas-Muñiz
- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, US
- Weill Cornell Medical College
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Ponce Research Institute, Ponce Health Sciences University
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- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Ponce Research Institute, Ponce Health Sciences University
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, US
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- Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, US
- Weill Cornell Medical College
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Farnbach S, Fernando J, Coyte J, Simms M, Hackett ML. "It's hard for me to tell my story" the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander male clients at a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre using primary health care. Health Promot J Austr 2020; 32 Suppl 2:87-94. [PMID: 33370469 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Aboriginal males who use drug and alcohol may experience unique barriers accessing primary health care. This study explores the perceptions of Aboriginal males in treatment for drug and alcohol use around their experiences accessing primary health care, and barriers to access. METHODS Twenty male Aboriginal clients at a fee-paying residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre completed semi-structured interviews about their primary health care experiences before their stay. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to inductively develop themes. RESULTS About half the males had regular General Practitioners at a mainstream primary health care service or Aboriginal Medical Service. Positive experiences included having medical needs met or understanding the health information provided; and negative experiences included inefficient health service or system processes or experiencing cultural bias or racism. Barriers included limited access to appointments or to the same GP regularly, long wait times, lack of access to transport, worry or fear about their health or the visit or their complex lives taking priority. CONCLUSION This research showed that the participants sought out health care and identified barriers to accessing care and potential improvements. SO WHAT?: Access to a regular General Practitioner, continuity of care and culturally appropriate and comprehensive communication techniques are important to facilitate access to primary health care by Aboriginal males. Efforts to enhance access may focus on inherent strengths within Aboriginal communities including focusing on relationships between clinicians and families, providing a welcoming environment and encouraging clients to bring a trusted family member to appointments.
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- Sara Farnbach
- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre and The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- The Glen Centre (Ngampie), Chittaway Bay, Australia
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- South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation, Nowra, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW and The University of Central Lancashire, Sydney, Australia.,University of Lancashire, Preston, UK
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Inkeroinen S, Hupli M, Stolt M. School Nurses' Experiences of Health Promotion for School-Age Asylum Seekers. J Sch Nurs 2020; 39:229-237. [PMID: 33297817 PMCID: PMC10170573 DOI: 10.1177/1059840520978197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The number of school-age asylum seekers and refugees worldwide is increasing. Health promotion provided by school nurses can be crucial for the well-being of young asylum seekers, yet research on these nurses' experiences is limited. This qualitative study aims to describe school nurses' experiences of providing health promotion to school-age asylum seekers. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 school nurses, and inductive content analysis was then used. The results were grouped under the following themes: (1) difficulties in providing health services to school-age asylum seekers, (2) considering the vulnerable circumstances of asylum seekers, (3) the importance of family-centered health promotion, and (4) the importance of time management. School nurses face challenges that stem from individual asylum seekers' unique circumstances, nursing competency, and the school health care system. To deepen the existing knowledge, further research is needed from the perspective of asylum seekers.
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Finland
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Lam CK, Kiser TC, Metzler-Sawin E, Brown CA, Ward CL. Utilizing evidence-based guidelines to develop a language barriers simulation. Contemp Nurse 2020; 56:534-539. [PMID: 33256548 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2020.1855996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The United States population is becoming increasingly diverse. Despite this trend, diversity in the nursing profession lags. In order to provide patient-centered care, students must learn the nuances of providing culturally competent care. There are many ways to assess the impact of culture on healthcare behaviors and norms, and can include, but are not limited to, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious preference. Clinical experiences offer inconsistent opportunities for students to interact with potentially diverse patients. OBJECTIVE The aim of this project was to develop a simulation that built upon curricular objectives and evidence-based guidelines for healthcare providers communicating across language barriers. FINDINGS Regulations and evidence-based guidelines describe how to provide quality patient-centered care to diverse groups of patients. These guidelines can be adapted at the clinician and systems level to facilitate culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate services to patients. These guidelines were applied in an educational setting, and combined with best practices in simulation, to enhance undergraduate nursing students' experience in caring for diverse patients. CONCLUSION The use of simulation can be optimized when based on evidence-based guidelines encountered in clinical care.
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- Christina K Lam
- School of Nursing, James Madison University, 235 Martin Luther King Jr Way, MSC 4305, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA
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- School of Nursing, James Madison University, 235 Martin Luther King Jr Way, MSC 4305, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA
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- School of Nursing, James Madison University, 235 Martin Luther King Jr Way, MSC 4305, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA
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- School of Nursing, James Madison University, 235 Martin Luther King Jr Way, MSC 4305, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA
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- School of Nursing, James Madison University, 235 Martin Luther King Jr Way, MSC 4305, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, USA
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Johansen K, Jeyaseelan D, Chan YP, Simpson S, O'Keefe M, D'Aprano A. Acceptability of the culturally adapted ASQ-TRAK developmental screening tool to caregivers of Aboriginal children. J Paediatr Child Health 2020; 56:1946-1951. [PMID: 32815624 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM The Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Talking about Raising Aboriginal Kids (ASQ-TRAK) culturally adapted developmental screening tool is widely used in Australian Aboriginal communities. However, there has been limited exploration of the tool's acceptability to caregivers. The aim of the study is to determine the acceptability of the ASQ-TRAK developmental screening tool to caregivers of Aboriginal children in urban, regional and remote South Australia. METHODS Caregivers of Aboriginal children completed a survey regarding acceptability of the ASQ-TRAK. Convenience samples of caregivers were invited to a telephone interview. RESULTS Ninety-two caregivers completed the survey (96% response). Acceptability (92%) and caregiver satisfaction (73%) were high. Families perceived the screen as easy to use and understand, strengths-based and providing valuable information about their child's development. CONCLUSIONS The ASQ-TRAK tool was highly acceptable to caregivers in Aboriginal communities in South Australia. The study highlights the importance of culturally safe practice and supports ASQ-TRAK implementation. Broader use and further evaluation of the ASQ-TRAK in Aboriginal communities needs consideration.
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- Kimberly Johansen
- Women's and Children's Health Network, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Women's and Children's Health Network, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Child Development Unit, Women's and Children's Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Women's and Children's Health Network, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Child Development Unit, Women's and Children's Health Network, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.,Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Population Health Theme, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Eltaybani S, Igarashi A, Yamamoto-Mitani N. Palliative care in adult intensive care units: A nationwide survey. Nurs Crit Care 2020; 26:315-325. [PMID: 33107206 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND There are no data on the provision of palliative nursing care in Egyptian adult intensive care units (ICUs). The Palliative and End-Of-Life (PEOL) Care Index is reliable and content valid; however, its construct and criterion validities have not been examined. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES First, to assess palliative care education, practice, and perceived competence among adult ICU nurses in Egypt. Second, to explore factors related to palliative care nursing practice and perceived competence. Third, to assess the construct and criterion validities of the PEOL Care Index. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey. METHODS Nurse managers and staff nurses in 33 adult ICUs completed self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaires assessed nurses' palliative care practice and perceived competence. A multilevel regression analysis was used to determine the best predictors of palliative care practice and perceived competence. Theory evidence construct validity and predictive criterion validity of the PEOL Care Index were examined. RESULTS Thirty-three nurse managers and 403 staff nurses participated in the study-response rate = 100% and 72.5%, respectively. On a 0-100 scale, the mean scores of undergraduate education, practice, and perceived competence were 54.0 ± 18.7, 49.7 ± 18.1, and 54.5 ± 17.0, respectively. Palliative care practice was significantly related to receiving in-service training on palliative care or end-of-life care (regression coefficients: 3.39), higher job satisfaction (0.97), and higher organizational support (1.85). Palliative care perceived competence was significantly related to older nurses' age (0.20), higher job satisfaction (0.97), and higher palliative care undergraduate education (0.63). CONCLUSIONS Palliative care education, practice, and perceived competence among adult ICU nurses in Egypt are inadequate, especially in terms of spiritual and cultural care. The PEOL Care Index is construct and criterion valid. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Palliative care education should begin in nursing schools and extend through clinical in-services. Guidelines should be developed to maximize staff collaboration and the utilization of chaplains in ICUs.
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- Sameh Eltaybani
- Department of Gerontological Home Care and Long-term Care Nursing/Palliative Care Nursing, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Gerontological Home Care and Long-term Care Nursing/Palliative Care Nursing, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gerontological Home Care and Long-term Care Nursing/Palliative Care Nursing, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Červený M, Dimunová L, Della Pelle C, Papp K, Siaki LLA, Kilíková M, Nagórska M. Self-Reported Cultural Competence of Nurses Providing Nursing Care in Slovakia. J Nurs Scholarsh 2020; 52:705-712. [PMID: 32960488 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE The goals of this study were to determine and evaluate the perception of cultural competence of nurses in the Slovak healthcare system, identify factors that influence their perception, and ascertain opportunities to improve nurses' cultural competence. DESIGN Cross-sectional nonexperimental study. METHODS Nurses from Slovakia were surveyed in this cross-sectional study using the standardized Cultural Competency Assessment (CCA) questionnaire. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 22 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). RESULTS In total, 267 nurses responded. Only 28% perceived themselves as very culturally competent to care for people from other cultures. Over 68% received no diversity training. Age (p < .011) and prior diversity training (p < .006) were significantly associated with culturally competent behavior (CCB). A significant relationship (r = 0.17; p < .015) was also confirmed between the self-reported CCA and CCB. CONCLUSIONS Culturally competent care is a professional imperative. The ability to deliver high-quality, culturally congruent care may be enhanced by cultural diversity education and training. Further research is needed to identify other influences on cultural competency and the impact on patient care and outcomes. CLINICAL RELEVANCE There is a need for nurses to enhance their knowledge and skills related to cultural competency, awareness, sensitivity, and behaviors. Education and training contribute to nurses' ability to provide high-quality, culturally competent nursing care to patients from different cultures, and may possibly contribute to decreased health disparities.
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- Martin Červený
- PhD student, University of South Bohemia in Ceské Budejovice, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Institute of Nursing, Midwifery and Emergency Care, Ceské Budejovice, Czech Republic
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- Associate Professor & Head of the Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Medicine, P. J. Šafárik University in Košice, Slovak Republic
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- Contract Professor, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy
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- Associate Professor, Debrecen University, Faculty of Health, Hungary
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- Chief, Center for Nursing Science and Clinical Inquiry, Regional Health Command-Pacific, Madigan Army Medical Center, USA
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- Professor, St. Elizabeth University of Health and Social Sciences, Bratislava, Department of Health Sciences, Rožnava, Slovak Republic
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Gameiro S, El Refaie E, de Guevara BB, Payson A. Women from diverse minority ethnic or religious backgrounds desire more infertility education and more culturally and personally sensitive fertility care. Hum Reprod 2020; 34:1735-1745. [PMID: 31411328 DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dez156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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STUDY QUESTION What are the views, experiences and healthcare needs of infertile women from a minority ethnic or religious background living in Wales? SUMMARY ANSWER Women from ethnic and religious minority backgrounds consider that their communities have highly pronatalistic attitudes and stigmatize infertility, and express the need for more infertility education (for themselves and their communities), as well as more socio-culturally and interpersonally sensitive fertility care. WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN Some people from minority ethnic or religious groups perceive pressure to conceive from their communities, experience social costs when they are unable to have children and stressful interactions with the fertility healthcare system while attempting to conceive. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION This study was based on a one-day drawing workshop to collect visual (artwork produced by participants) and textual (all conversations and discussions during the workshop) data about the participants' views and experiences of infertility and their fertility care needs. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING, METHODS Participants were nine adult women with a minority ethnic or religious status living in Wales, UK, who were experiencing or had experienced infertility in the past. The workshop comprised five activities: (i) small and large group discussion of infertility-related drawings, (ii) lide-based lecture consisting of an introduction to the basics of drawing objects and people and (iii) thoughts and feelings, (iv) free drawing session and (v) group sharing. Audio recordings of the workshop were transcribed verbatim. Textual data was analysed with thematic analysis. Risk for bias was addressed via individual coding by two authors followed by joint presentation and discussion of results with the research team and participants. MAIN RESULTS AND THE ROLE OF CHANCE Forty-one themes were identified and grouped into eight distinct higher order themes. These themes described the emotional, relational and social burden of infertility experienced by women, which they perceived to result from their communities' highly pronatalistic attitudes and stigmatization of infertility. Themes also captured women's adaptive coping strategies and critical attitude towards pronatalist ideologies. Lastly, themes captured their overall positive evaluation of their fertility health care, their desire for more infertility education (for themselves and their communities) and for culturally competent and interpersonally sensitive care. LIMITATIONS, REASONS FOR CAUTION Our participants were a small, non-random sample recruited in collaboration with a local charity, which may mean that all participants were well integrated in their communities. Analysis focused on capturing commonalities in participants' experiences and this may sometimes result in homogenising diverse experiences. WIDER IMPLICATIONS OF THE FINDINGS More education about the infertility experiences of minority ethnic and religious groups at the community and healthcare delivery level may translate into lessened negative attitudes towards infertility and more culturally competent care, which can be beneficial for women. STUDY FUNDING/COMPETING INTEREST(S) This research was funded by Welsh Crucible. The authors have no conflict of interests to declare.
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- Sofia Gameiro
- School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- School of English, Communication and Philosophy, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Wang YC, Chang SR, Miao NF. Taiwanese Nurses' Attitudes Towards and Knowledge About Sexual Minorities and Their Behavior of Providing Care to Sexual Minority Patients: Results of an Online Survey. J Nurs Scholarsh 2020; 52:605-612. [PMID: 32762127 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess Taiwanese nurses' attitudes toward and knowledge about sexual minorities, and their awareness and behavior of providing care to sexual minority patients. DESIGN A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed. METHODS A total of 323 Taiwanese nurses 20 years of age or older completed an online questionnaire between September and November 2019. It included five sections: demographics, the Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men Scale, Knowledge About Homosexuality Questionnaire, Gay Affirmative Practice Scale, and nurses' needs for promoting culturally competent care. RESULTS Taiwanese nurses held positive attitudes, and demonstrated high levels of awareness and behaviors of providing care to sexual minority patients. However, they had limited knowledge regarding homosexuality. More so, nurses who were older, self-identified as heterosexuals, were married, had more than 10 years' work experience, and were Buddhists had poor knowledge about homosexuality. Nurses reported that for providing culturally competent care they required knowledge about sexual minorities' physical and mental health issues; the populations' social and welfare resources; communication skills training; privacy; and safe space. CONCLUSIONS Information on homosexuality and health issues among sexual minority populations, communication skills training, privacy, and safe space should be provided to Taiwanese nurses to improve their abilities to provide culturally competent care and to reduce health inequalities among sexual minorities. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This study's results could be used as evidence for designing and providing training programs for nurses regarding culturally competent care, and thus promote quality nursing care and decrease difficulties of accessing healthcare services among sexual minority patients.
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- Ya-Ching Wang
- Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Professor, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Department of Nursing, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Associate Professor, Post-Baccalaureate Program in Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Najjar SN, Hauck FR. Challenges in the Provision of End-of-Life and Palliative Care to Ethnic Nepali Refugees. J Pain Symptom Manage 2020; 60:476-486. [PMID: 32205134 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2019] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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After over a decade of resettlement of ethnic Nepali refugees in the U.S., a significant population of seriously ill refugees will require palliative care and hospice care. The refugee experience and culturally specific factors affect the end-of-life care of this population. Challenges in the end-of-life care of Nepali refugees include challenges related to social and health inequities, such as significant chronic respiratory disease burden; lack of protocols for deferral of illness disclosure; lack of support for group decision making; unfamiliarity with spiritual, religious, and traditional health practices; and difficulty with cross-cultural communication. Culturally competent care of ethnic Nepali refugees can be accomplished through respectful exploration of patients' and families' preferences regarding the challenges identified. This article presents recommendations that can guide primary and specialist palliative care for this population.
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- Salim N Najjar
- University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
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- University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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Morris D, Lambert K, Vellar L, Mastroianni F, Krizanac J, Lago L, Mullan J. Factors associated with utilisation of health care interpreting services and the impact on length of stay and cost: A retrospective cohort analysis of audit data. Health Promot J Austr 2020; 32:425-432. [PMID: 32542897 DOI: 10.1002/hpja.373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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ISSUE ADDRESSED Utilisation of professional health care interpreting services improves the quality and safety of health care among patients with limited English proficiency. Health care interpreter service utilisation is inconsistent and suboptimal in Australia. Evidence of the impact of interpreter service use on patient outcomes and costs is limited. This study aimed to identify the proportion of hospitalised patients who received a health care interpreter during admission and describe the characteristics and outcomes for those requiring interpreter services. METHODS A retrospective cohort analysis of linked admitted patient data with internal interpreter audit data. This study included all inpatients in a health district-wide clinical audit of interpreter service use conducted between July 2016 and March 2018. The dataset comprised 74 patients (including 79 unique hospital stays and 90 episodes) from eight hospitals in one regional health district in New South Wales, Australia. RESULTS Interpreting services were utilised at least once for 54.4% (n = 43) of admissions. Females were more likely to receive an interpreter (65.1% vs 47.1%, P = .04). Age, preferred language, hospital, Diagnosis-Related Group partition and comorbidities were not associated with interpreter service utilisation. Differences in length of stay and cost associated with use of interpreter services were not statistically significant after casemix adjustment. CONCLUSIONS Approximately half of those who required an interpreter received one during their hospital stay. Further investigation is needed to establish whether regular clinical audits contributed to this rate of utilisation, which is higher than reported elsewhere in the literature. SO WHAT?: A detailed understanding of regional interpreting service use with evidence from the literature provides compelling and contextual evidence for change, at the level at which the service is delivered. This supports meaningful action to increase utilisation, and improve the quality and safety of health care delivered to patients with limited English proficiency.
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- Darcy Morris
- Centre for Health Service Development, Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Research Illawarra Shoalhaven Population, Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Clinical Governance Unit, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Clinical Governance Unit, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Health Care Interpreter Service, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Research Illawarra Shoalhaven Population, Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Health Research Illawarra Shoalhaven Population, Australian Health Services Research Institute, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Suk S, Kozachik SL, Cotter VT. Integrating Culturally Competent Advance Care Planning for Korean Immigrants: An Integrative Review. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2020; 38:678-687. [PMID: 32551808 DOI: 10.1177/1049909120933856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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AIMS This review aims to explore the extant literature on the current utilization of ACP in Kisin order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of their health disparities and to determineevidence-based best practices to integrate culturally-competent ACP for EOL care of KIs. DESIGN A systematic integrative review of the literature Data Sources: Four electronic databases including PubMed, the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, the Cochrane Library, and Embase. METHOD The detailed search strategy for databases implicated a combination of MeSHkeywords and associated terms, which can be found in Table A.Results: Three themes emerged in relation to fundamental components in the integration of culturally-competent ACP for EOL of KIs: (1) cultural characteristics of KIs; (2) disparities in ethnic-oriented ACP and EOL care resources in KIs; and (3) KIs' perspectives on ACP. CONCLUSION The findings of this review indicate that culturally-competent ACP resources for KIsare presently quite insufficient. It is determined that much future research is needed on howculturally-competent ACP can best augment the quality of EOL care for KIs, and on howspecific interventions can effectively implement ACP in community settings. Impact: Such ongoing research dedicated to the development of feasible culturally competent practice guidelines is anticipated to markedly reduce health disparities and promote ACP in KIs. The recommendations in this review may support Korean primary HCPs, Korean health care center administrators, Korean health maintenance organizations (HMOs), Korean advance care nurse practitioners in hospice and palliative care, and nurse researchers in their work.
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- Sojung Suk
- 1466Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 1466Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Roque RA. Transgender pediatric surgical patients-Important perioperative considerations. Paediatr Anaesth 2020; 30:520-528. [PMID: 32112589 DOI: 10.1111/pan.13845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Transgender describes a variety of identities in which an individual's gender identity is different from expected based on the sex assigned at birth. In the United States, it is estimated that over 1 million adults and 150 000 youth identify as transgender, with increasing numbers being seen in healthcare and surgical settings. These numbers will continue to rise as visibility and acceptance grow. Current guidelines recommend transition-related surgeries be reserved for older adolescents and adults. However, this is not the only circumstance in which the pediatric anesthesiologist may find themselves caring for a transgender patient. In order to provide the safest and most affirming care, it is crucial that the pediatric anesthesiologist develop a working knowledge of this unique and vulnerable population, including the potential impacts of gender-affirming treatment on their perioperative care.
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- Remigio A Roque
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Oliveira Freitas-Junior RAD, Damasio Santos CA, Lisboa LL, Oliveira Freitas AKMSD, Azevedo GD. An innovative educational strategy to addressing cultural competence in healthcare for quilombola women. Educ Health (Abingdon) 2020; 32:146-149. [PMID: 32317424 DOI: 10.4103/efh.efh_255_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background The Quilombola community is made up of descendants of enslaved Africans. These people represent an ethnic minority group within the Brazilian Black population with worse health indicators including higher rates of maternal mortality. Context The Brazilian National Guidelines for education of health professionals state that cultural competence and education of ethnic-racial relations need to be reinforced. Activities An action research initiative was developed with the main goal of contributing to the development of cultural competence, interprofessional education, and collaborative work as well as improving the maternal and child indicators of the Quilombola community. An elective module for undergraduate health courses with the subject "Cultural Competence in Health Care for Quilombola Women" was implemented. Data on health-related needs identification, students' perceptions about interactions with the community, and competencies necessary to work with the Quilombola community were considered. Outcomes Our educational strategy reinforces the importance of considering the processes that influence the health care of this population. The reflective capacity and communication skills emerged as the most important attitudinal and psychomotor components, respectively. Future Directions Sustainability comes from partnerships established between the Quilombola community and the university to institutionalize educational and research strategies. This project contributes to reducing health inequities and deconstructing racism in the training of future health professionals. Conclusions The creation of links, the building of trust between users and health staff, and the ability to reflect, with emphasis on communication, were shown as the main components of culturally competent behavior in maternal health care in the studied Quilombola population.
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- Santos Dumont Institute, Macaíba-RN; Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal-RN, Brazil
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- Multicampi School of Medical Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Caicó-RN, Brazil
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A complex cultural dynamic within the Asian and Pacific Islander (APIs) population contributes to barriers in HIV care. This qualitative narrative study investigated how awareness, resource accessibility, and cultural taboo impact HIV care in APIs in Kansas. Eleven HIV-infected API patients were interviewed. Two evaluators independently completed a qualitative themes analysis. Important themes impacting HIV care included lack of awareness, sex as a taboo topic, and misconceptions about HIV infection. These factors create a closed community regarding HIV prevention and care. Clinicians must be aware of these barriers and provide specific culturally sensitive information and care to this population.
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- Pie Pichetsurnthorn
- 1 Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA
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- 1 Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA
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- 1 Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA
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- 1 Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA
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Miller A, Cairns A, Richardson A, Lawrence J. Supporting holistic care for patients with tuberculosis in a remote Indigenous community: a case report. Rural Remote Health 2020; 20:5552. [PMID: 32097566 DOI: 10.22605/rrh5552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
CONTEXT Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease with high rates of morbidity and mortality if left untreated. In Australia, TB has been virtually eradicated in non-Indigenous Australian-born populations but in remote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities TB presents a rare but significant public health issue. Remote health services are most likely to encounter patients with suspected and confirmed TB diagnosis but may be unprepared for supporting someone with this disease and the complexities of balancing public health risk with patient autonomy. ISSUE This case study will outline the process for diagnosis and treatment of a TB patient in a remote Cape York community. This case involved significant delay in diagnosis and required several strategies to achieve successful disease eradication. The process of treatment, however, had a significant effect on the patient's physical health, and social and emotional wellbeing. LESSONS LEARNED This case highlights the importance of early collaboration between medical, nursing, Indigenous health worker and allied health services and the importance of technology such as electronic information records to support opportunistic access to diagnostic services and treatment. The enactment of the TB protocol should include discussions about the consequences of any restrictions of movement, employment or social/community roles. Identifying alternative opportunities to engage in meaningful roles may reduce the impact the disease has on a patient's quality of life.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andrea Miller
- Weipa Integrated Health Services, PO Box 341, Weipa, Queensland 4874, Australia
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- Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University, Weipa Hospital PO Box 341, Weipa, Queensland 4874, Australia
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- Weipa Integrated Health Service, Lot 497 John Evans Drive, Weipa, Queensland 4874, Australia
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- Napranum Primary Health Care Clinic, Munding Road, Napranum, Queensland 4874, Australia
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