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Lor M, Li A, Brown R, Swedlund MP, Hawkins JG, Nolander ET, Chewning B. Improving pain communication between limited English-speaking Hmong patients, medical interpreters, and health care providers in primary care: A pilot study. Res Nurs Health 2024; 47:289-301. [PMID: 38175545 PMCID: PMC11079862 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22363] [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: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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This pilot study assessed the feasibility of implementing a pain assessment information visualization (InfoViz) tool to address cultural and language barriers among limited English proficiency (LEP) Hmong patients in primary care. We used a static group comparison design to collect data from 20 patient, interpreter, and provider triads under usual care (i.e., interpreter using verbal pain descriptions), followed by another 20 triads under the intervention (i.e., interpreter using verbal pain descriptions and the InfoViz tool). Feasibility outcomes included recruitment and retention rates, InfoViz tool completion, acceptability, and fidelity. We also assessed mutual understanding (MU) and pain electronic health record (EHR) documentation. Descriptive data were calculated and thematic analysis was conducted. Thirty-six LEP Hmong patients (n = 29 female, mean age = 59.03), 27 providers (n = 15 female), and four interpreters participated in this study. The patient recruitment rate was 18% while the retention rate was 81%. Interpreter recruitment rate was 80%, and 75% for retention rate. The intervention fidelity mean score was 83%. In the intervention condition, patient-provider MU of pain severity improved by 30%, coupled with a 28% increase in pain severity EHR documentation compared to usual care. While communication of pain quality did not improve, there was a higher mean number of pain descriptors (3.31 in the intervention vs. 1.79 in usual care) in EHR documentation. All participants had a positive experience with the tool, reporting it as valuable with 100% completeness of all tools. Findings revealed the tool was acceptable and feasible to use among LEP patients-interpreters-providers, providing support for an efficacy study.
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- Maichou Lor
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
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Keating EM, Sakita F, Vonderohe M, Nkini G, Amiri I, Loutzenheiser K, Young B, Rent S, Staton CA, Mmbaga BT, Watt MH. Family caregiver perspectives on strengths and challenges in the care of pediatric injury patients at a tertiary referral hospital in Northern Tanzania. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0286836. [PMID: 38100475 PMCID: PMC10723720 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pediatric injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is important that injured children get quality care in order to improve their outcomes. Injured children are nearly always accompanied by family member caregivers invested in their outcome, and who will be responsible for their recovery and rehabilitation after discharge. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to identify family member caregiver perspectives on strengths and challenges in pediatric injury care throughout hospitalization at a tertiary hospital in Northern Tanzania. METHODS This study was conducted at a zonal referral hospital in Northern Tanzania. Qualitative semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted by trained interviewers who were fluent in English and Swahili in order to examine the strengths and challenges in pediatric injury care. IDIs were completed from November 2020 to October 2021 with 30 family member caregivers of admitted pediatric injured patients. De-identified transcripts were synthesized in memos and analyzed through a team-based, thematic approach informed by applied thematic analysis. RESULTS Strengths and challenges were identified throughout the hospital experience, including emergency medicine department (EMD) care, inpatient wards care, and discharge. Across the three phases, strengths were identified such as how quickly patients were evaluated and treated, professionalism and communication between healthcare providers, attentive nursing care, frequent re-evaluation of a patient's condition, and open discussion with caregivers about readiness for discharge. Challenges identified related to lack of communication with caregivers, perceived inability of caregivers to ask questions, healthcare providers speaking in English during rounds with lack of interpretation into the caregivers' preferred language, and being sent home without instructions for rehabilitation, ongoing care, or guidance for follow-up. CONCLUSION Caregiver perspectives highlighted strengths and challenges throughout the hospital experience that could lead to interventions to improve the care of pediatric injury patients in Northern Tanzania. These interventions include prioritizing communication with caregivers about patient status and care plan, ensuring all direct communication is in the caregivers' preferred language, and standardizing instructions regarding discharge and follow-up.
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- Elizabeth M. Keating
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, Duke School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Global Emergency Medicine Innovation and Implementation (GEMINI) Research Center, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
- Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania
- Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, Tanzania
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
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Al-Tamimi A, Parić M, Groot W, Pavlova M. Yemeni refugees' health literacy and experience with the Dutch healthcare system: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:902. [PMID: 37202761 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15732-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Netherlands is receiving increasing numbers of Yemeni refugees due to the ongoing war in Yemen. Since there is a lack of knowledge about access to healthcare by refugees, this study investigates the experiences of Yemeni refugees with the Dutch healthcare system from a health literacy perspective. METHODS Qualitative semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted among 13 Yemeni refugees in the Netherlands, to gauge their level of health literacy and investigate their experiences with the Dutch healthcare system. Participants were invited using convenience and snowball sampling. Interviews were done in Arabic and then transcribed and translated ad verbatim to English. Deductive thematic analysis was conducted on the transcribed interviews based on the Health Literacy framework. RESULTS The participants knew how to use primary and emergency care, and were aware of health problems related to smoking, physical inactivity, and an unhealthy diet. However, some participants lacked an understanding of health insurance schemes, vaccination, and food labels. They also experienced language barriers during the first months after arrival. Furthermore, participants preferred to postpone seeking mental healthcare. They also showed mistrust towards general practitioners and perceived them as uncaring and hard to convince of their health complaints. CONCLUSION Yemeni refugees in our study are well-acquainted with many aspects of Dutch healthcare, disease prevention, and health promotion. However, trust in healthcare providers, vaccination literacy and mental health awareness must improve, as also confirmed by other studies. Therefore, it is suggested to ensure appropriate cultural mediation services available for refugees as well as training for healthcare providers focused on understanding cultural diversity, developing cultural competence and intercultural communication. This is crucial to prevent health inequalities, improve trust in the healthcare system and tackle unmet health needs regarding mental healthcare, access to primary care, and vaccination.
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- Abdulhakeem Al-Tamimi
- Department of International Health, Care and Public Health Research Institute CAPHRI, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6229 GT, The Netherlands.
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- Department of International Health, Care and Public Health Research Institute CAPHRI, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6229 GT, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute CAPHRI, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6229 GT, Netherlands
- School of Business and Economics, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6211 LM, Netherlands
- Maastricht Graduate School of Governance. Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6211 AX, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute CAPHRI, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, 6229 GT, Netherlands
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Alkhamees M, Lea J, Islam MS, Alasqah I, Alzghaibi H, Alharbi MF, Albejaidi F, Mughal YH, Parker V. A Qualitative Investigation of Factors Affecting Saudi Patients' Communication Experience with Non-Saudi Physicians in Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 11. [PMID: 36611579 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11010118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Communication is the main issue between the patient and physician. Communication gaps lead to medical errors, mistakes, and wrong diagnoses and treatments. It would certainly be a cause of patient dissatisfaction, the physicians' job dissatisfaction, and the increase in the cost of health services. (2) Objectives: The objective of the study was to explore the perception of Saudi patients when they meet non-Saudi consultants at hospitals. (3) Material and Methods: This study is exploratory in nature. Semi-structured face to face interviews were conducted. Study participants were patients from the outpatient department of the Hospitals of Qassim province, Saudi Arabia. A total of eight respondents, four male and four female, participated in the study. (4) Results: Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Two main themes emerged: the first theme is encountering difference, with three sub-themes, while the second one is the absence of partnering, with four sub-themes. (5) Conclusions: The analysis of the patients' experiences of their medical encounters revealed that the effectiveness of the physician-patient communication was jeopardized by two challenges: encountering differences and the absence of partnering. (6) Limitations: This study was conducted in one site only and hence findings must be tested in application to other sites in other parts of Saudi Arabia and in other similar countries. A further limitation of this study was the cultural barrier that was encountered by the researcher during the interview process.
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Maulina F, Hasanbasri M, Scheele F, Busari JO. Investigating physician leadership competencies in rural and remote areas of the province of Aceh, Indonesia. leader 2022:leader-2022-000633. [DOI: 10.1136/leader-2022-000633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BackgroundsGlobally, the most rural healthcare systems are lagging behind those of urban healthcare systems. Especially in rural and remote areas, the essential resources to provide principal health services are inadequate. It is purported that physicians have an important role in healthcare systems. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of studies on physician leadership development in Asia, especially on how to enhance physician leadership competencies in rural and remote low-resource settings. This study aimed to investigate doctors’ perceptions of existing and needed physician leadership competencies based on their experiences in primary care settings in low-resource rural and remote areas are in Indonesia.MethodsWe performed a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. Eighteen primary care doctors, who worked in rural and remote areas of Aceh, Indonesia, purposively selected, were interviewed. Prior to the interview, participants were asked to select the top-five skills they deemed most essential for their work based on the five domains of the ‘Lead Self’, ‘Engage Others’, ‘Achieve Results’, ‘Develop Coalitions’ and ‘Systems Transformation’ (LEADS) framework. We then performed a thematic analysis of the interview transcripts.ResultsWe identified the following qualities a good physician leader in low-resource rural and remote settings should possess: (1) cultural sensitivity skills; (2) a strong character that includes courage and determination; and (3) creativity and flexibility skills.ConclusionsLocal cultural and infrastructural factors create a need for several different competencies within the LEADS framework. A profound amount of cultural sensitivity was considered the most important in addition to the ability to be resilient, versatile and ready for creative problem-solving.
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Radl-Karimi C, Nielsen DS, Sodemann M, Batalden P, von Plessen C. "When I feel safe, I dare to open up": immigrant and refugee patients' experiences with coproducing healthcare. Patient Educ Couns 2022; 105:2338-2345. [PMID: 34823924 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2021.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [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: 07/08/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Interest in the coproduction concept in healthcare is increasing. According to coproduction, services are, unlike goods, always coproduced by a user and a service provider. This study explored how immigrants and refugees perceive the coproduction of their healthcare service in clinical encounters. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with thirteen patients with varied backgrounds and health problems. Participants were purposefully recruited in an interdisciplinary clinic for immigrants and refugees at a Danish University Hospital. Interviews were transcribed, anonymized, and analyzed using meaning condensation. RESULTS Patients emphasized the importance of a safe space where they could be themselves and feel supported. This encouraged them to be open and assume an active role in the coproduction of their health. A stable therapeutic alliance based on kindness and kinship helped them find strength and take responsibility for their own health. CONCLUSIONS This study improves our understanding of how immigrants and refugees experience the coproduction of healthcare services. Further studies, evaluating long-term outcomes of coproduction efforts, are required. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Providing a safe space in which health professionals have time to listen and empathically validate immigrant and refugee patients' lived realities, can enable patients to open up and become agents of their own health.
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- Christina Radl-Karimi
- OPEN - Open Patient data Explorative Network, University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
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- Migrant Health Clinic, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Center for Global Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Department of Geriatric Medicine, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
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- Migrant Health Clinic, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; Center for Global Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
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- The Dartmouth Institute, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, USA.
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- Direction générale de la santé, Lausanne, Switzerland; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; Center for Primary Care and Public Health, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Sallay V, Martos T, Lucza L, Weiland A, Stegers-Jager KM, Vermeir P, Mariman ANM, Csabai M. Medical educators' experiences on medically unexplained symptoms and intercultural communication-an expert focus group study. BMC Med Educ 2022; 22:310. [PMID: 35461231 PMCID: PMC9034474 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03275-0] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are highly prevalent and remain challenging in healthcare and medical education, along with the increase in the importance of intercultural issues regarding MUS. However, less is known about the challenges of professionally addressing patients with MUS in the interprofessional and intercultural contexts. Thus, the present study aims to provide the first exploration of the experiences of medical specialists regarding treating MUS in intercultural contexts and inputs for training development on the intercultural aspects of MUS. METHODS Three focus groups (total n = 13) consisting of medical specialists from a Hungarian university who were teaching at the medical faculty in intercultural settings and also worked for the university health services were interviewed. The topics covered the participants' personal experiences on addressing MUS and the challenges of intercultural communication and the intercultural educational context. Thematic analysis was used to yield a qualitative account of the interviews as guided by the research questions. RESULTS Representing the different aspects of medical specialists, the study identified three main themes in the experiences of medical specialists, namely, 1) the need to adapt to the personal world of patients and search for common frames to understand MUS, 2) the need to discover methods for adapting to cultural differences and 3) the need to enhance the interprofessional coordination of knowledge and practices. CONCLUSIONS The results are in line with the distinct conclusions of previous studies. Moreover, an integrated educational program on the intercultural aspects of MUS may address the main themes separately and, subsequently, support their integration. Therefore, the study discusses the manner in which an integrated educational program on the intercultural aspects of MUS may address the needs recognized in these aspects.
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- Viola Sallay
- Institute of Psychology, University of Szeged, Egyetem u. 2, 6722, Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Szeged, Egyetem u. 2, 6722, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Doctoral School of Education, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Department for Internal Medicine & General Practice, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Healthcare sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Ghent University Hospital, Center for Integrative Medicine, Ghent, Belgium
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- Institute of Psychology, University of Szeged, Egyetem u. 2, 6722, Szeged, Hungary
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Huang F, Chen WT, Sun W, Zhang L, Lu H. Chinese infection-control strategies for COVID-19 prevention: A qualitative study with confirmed cases. Public Health Nurs 2021; 39:683-692. [PMID: 34862663 PMCID: PMC9090943 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13017] [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: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to describe how the prevention and controlling strategies have been experienced by COVID-19 patients in China, especially those who had passed through the suspected, diagnosed, hospitalized, and recovery stages of the disease. DESIGN A descriptive qualitative study followed the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. SAMPLES COVID-19 patients were recruited from a COVID-19-designated facility in Shanghai, China, from April to June 2020, by the purposive sampling method. METHODS Semi-structured, in-depth interviews by cell phone were used and transcriptions were analyzed using inductive qualitative content analysis method. RESULTS We recruited 26 COVID-19 patients. Three theme categories emerged from the data analysis. The first was "Consciously adhere to COVID-19-related controlling strategies." The second category was "Positive experiences of the COVID-19-related controlling strategies." These patients experienced a quick and adequate medical response, confident in the medical system, or received help from community workers. The third category was "Negative experiences of the COVID-19-related controlling strategies." These patients experienced psychological distress, stigma, privacy exposures, and inconveniences from the controlling strategies. CONCLUSIONS It is urgent to develop a culturally sensitive intervention to eliminate the psychological distress and stigma of patients with COVID-19 and to protect their privacy during and after the pandemic.
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- Feifei Huang
- School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- School of Nursing, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Shenzhen Third People's Hospital, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
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Mosed H, Periord M, Caboral-Stevens M. A concept analysis of intercultural communication. Nurs Forum 2021; 56:993-999. [PMID: 34076902 DOI: 10.1111/nuf.12622] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Revised: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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AIM To explore the concept of intercultural communication. BACKGROUND As global migration increases, countries around the world are starting to see diversity among their population. With this increasing multicultural society, effective communication is crucial, particularly in the area of healthcare. Intercultural nursing requires nurses to care for patients of various cultural backgrounds by considering their cultural needs. It is critical for nurses to be able to communicate effectively with patients of various cultures to provide care that is holistic and culturally appropriate to the diverse population. METHODS Walker and Avant's eight-step approach to concept analysis. RESULTS Intercultural communication in nursing is face-to-face, verbal or nonverbal communication that occurs between people of different cultures. Its defining attributes are (1) meeting between language and culture for a specific purpose and (2) face-to-face (in-person or virtual) human interaction between individuals from different cultures. Antecedents of intercultural communication in nursing are globalization, technology, and social environment. Consequences include reduced ethnocentrism and negative stereotyping. Empirical referents depict the existence of the concept, which includes several tools developed as a means to measure or evaluate intercultural communication. CONCLUSION This study presented the defining attributes, antecedents and consequences, model case, and empirical referents of intercultural communication.
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- Hameedah Mosed
- School of Nursing, AGPCNP Program, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
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- School of Nursing, AGPCNP Program, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
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Ramos-Roure F, Feijoo-Cid M, Manresa-Dominguez JM, Segura-Bernal J, García-Sierra R, Fernández-Cano MI, Toran-Monserrat P. Intercultural Communication between Long-Stay Immigrants and Catalan Primary Care Nurses: A Qualitative Approach to Rebalancing Power. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:2851. [PMID: 33799637 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18062851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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There is a gap between the preferences of immigrant patients and their experiences with intercultural communication. This study aims to explore the experiences and perspectives of long-stay immigrants on intercultural communication in encounters with primary care (PC) nurses. Participants were selected by purposive sampling at the Maresme Primary Care Center. A focus group and five in-depth interviews with long-stay immigrants from eight countries were carried out. Data collection was guided by a script previously validated by a group of experts. We conducted a qualitative analysis following Charmaz's approach, and data saturation was reached with 11 patients (one focus group and five interviews). Long-stay immigrants would like closer and more personalized communication exchanges with greater humanity, as well as polite and respectful manners as they perceive signs of an asymmetrical care relationship. Those who had negative communication experiences tried to justify some of the behaviors as a result of having free access to public health services. This is one of the few existing studies from the point of view of long-stay immigrants. Achieving effective intercultural communication requires a process of self-reflection, awareness-raising and commitment, both on a personal and institutional level, to eliminate the asymmetry in the nurse-patient relationship. Nurses should be trained in person-centered intercultural communication.
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Yu Y, Xiao L, Chamberlain DJ. Perceptions of care in patients from culturally and linguistically diverse background during acute and critical illness: A integrative literature review. Aust Crit Care 2020; 34:486-495. [PMID: 33358272 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2020.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this review was to provide a synthesis of research on perceptions of safety and quality of care of patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds during acute and critical illness. REVIEW METHOD USED An integrative literature review based on the four-stage framework of Whittemore and Knafl was conducted including problem identification, a systematic literature search strategy, critical review of selected research articles, and integration of findings. DATA SOURCES Primary research articles published between January 2008 and October 2020 were identified from seven databases: PubMed, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline), PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library, and Scopus electronic databases. The comprehensive search also included a manual search of citations and references from the selected articles. REVIEW METHODS Data extracted from studies included authors, year, country of origin, methodology and method, sample or participants, key findings, strengths, and limitations. The Critical Appraisal Skill Programme was used to evaluate the quality of studies. RESULTS Sixteen studies were included in the final analysis after critical appraisal. Four themes were identified: communication; the influence of culture, spirituality, and religion on care expectations; end-of-life care; and organisational structure, policy, and culture. CONCLUSION Research into patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds requiring care in acute and critical care areas is limited, in both the Australian and global context. There is an opportunity for future research in this area to inform the safety and quality of health care for this patient population and to enhance staff education and training programs.
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- Ying Yu
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.
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Shirazi M, Ponzer S, Zarghi N, Keshmiri F, Karbasi Motlagh M, Khorasani Zavareh D, Khankeh HR. Inter-cultural and cross-cultural communication through physicians' lens: perceptions and experiences. Int J Med Educ 2020; 11:158-168. [PMID: 32820142 PMCID: PMC7870451 DOI: 10.5116/ijme.5f19.5749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to explore Swedish physicians' perceptions regarding physician-patient communication in an Iranian context and to obtain a deeper understanding of their lived experience when encountering Middle Eastern and Swedish patients in their daily work. METHODS This is a multi-method study, including conventional content analysis in combination with phenomenological methodology. A triangulation approach to data collection and analysis was used. Serving the purpose of the study, twelve Swedish physicians with previous experience of Middle Eastern patients were purposely selected to participate in the study. They watched a video showing simulated patient encounter in an Iranian context. The video served as a trigger. Semi-structured interviews were conducted focusing on the participants' perceptions of the video and their lived experiences. Constant comparative analysis was used for a deep understanding of the data. RESULTS The core themes were cultural diversity, doctor-centeredness, and patient-centeredness. Cultural diversity was a convergent theme and included trust, interpersonal interaction, context, and doctor dominancy. Patient-centeredness and doctor-centeredness were divergent themes and included doctors' authority, equity, the experience of illness, and accountability. CONCLUSIONS The participants confirmed large cultural differences in doctor-patient communication when encountering Iranian and Swedish patients. Inter-cultural and cross-cultural competencies were made visible. To be able to appreciate other cultures' health values, beliefs, and behaviors, increased cultural competence in health care is of importance.
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- Mandana Shirazi
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Educational Development Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Medical Education Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Educational Development Center, Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Educational Development Center of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Medical Education Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health in Emergency and Disaster, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Shersher V, Haines TP, Williams C, Willoughby L, Sturgiss E, Weller C. Developing a Taxonomy of Communication Techniques and Aids Used By Healthcare Providers During Patient Consultations: Protocol for a Systematic Review. JMIR Res Protoc 2020; 9:e16801. [PMID: 32673277 PMCID: PMC7388054 DOI: 10.2196/16801] [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] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Currently, there is no available standardized taxonomy of defined communication techniques and aids used by healthcare providers during patient consultations. It is challenging to identify communication techniques that contribute to effective healthcare provider and patient consultations and to replicate communication interventions in research. Objective The aim of this paper is to describe a protocol for the development and pilot of a taxonomy of communication techniques and aids used by healthcare providers during patient consultations. Methods A systematic review will be completed to identify eligible studies. Extracted techniques and aids will be organized into a preliminary taxonomy by a multidisciplinary team. The preliminary taxonomy will be piloted by two groups: research assistants trained in taxonomy application and healthcare providers and healthcare professional students not trained in taxonomy use. The pilot will use custom developed video footage of health provider and patient interactions. Interrater validity and interview feedback will be used to inform a Delphi panel of multidisciplinary healthcare providers and patient experts when they convene to finalize the preliminary taxonomy. Results This study was funded in November 2017 by the Monash University Interdisciplinary Research Seed Funding Scheme. Data collection commenced in March 2018, and data analysis is in progress. We expect the results to be published in 2021. Conclusions This is the first known attempt to develop a defined and standardized taxonomy of communication techniques and aids used by healthcare providers in patient consultations. The findings will be used to inform future research by providing a detailed taxonomy of healthcare providers’ communication techniques and standardized definitions. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/16801
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- Violetta Shersher
- School of Primary and Allied Health, Monash University, Frankston, Australia
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- School of Primary and Allied Health, Monash University, Frankston, Australia
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- School of Primary and Allied Health, Monash University, Frankston, Australia
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- School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of General Practice, Monash University, Notting Hill, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Filler T, Jameel B, Gagliardi AR. Barriers and facilitators of patient centered care for immigrant and refugee women: a scoping review. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:1013. [PMID: 32590963 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-09159-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Migrants experience disparities in healthcare quality, in particular women migrants. Despite international calls to improve healthcare quality for migrants, little research has addressed this problem. Patient-centred care (PCC) is a proven approach for improving patient experiences and outcomes. This study reviewed published research on PCC for migrants. METHODS We conducted a scoping review by searching MEDLINE, CINAHL, SCOPUS, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library for English-language qualitative or quantitative studies published from 2010 to June 2019 for studies that assessed PCC for adult immigrants or refugees. We tabulated study characteristics and findings, and mapped findings to a 6-domain PCC framework. RESULTS We identified 581 unique studies, excluded 538 titles/abstracts, and included 16 of 43 full-text articles reviewed. Most (87.5%) studies were qualitative involving a median of 22 participants (range 10-60). Eight (50.0%) studies involved clinicians only, 6 (37.5%) patients only, and 2 (12.5%) both patients and clinicians. Studies pertained to migrants from 19 countries of origin. No studies evaluated strategies or interventions aimed at either migrants or clinicians to improve PCC. Eleven (68.8%) studies reported barriers of PCC at the patient (i.e. language), clinician (i.e. lack of training) and organization/system level (i.e. lack of interpreters). Ten (62.5%) studies reported facilitators, largely at the clinician level (i.e. establish rapport, take extra time to communicate). Five (31.3%) studies focused on women, thus we identified few barriers (i.e. clinicians dismissed their concerns) and facilitators (i.e. women clinicians) specific to PCC for migrant women. Mapping of facilitators to the PCC framework revealed that most pertained to 2 domains: fostering a healing relationship and exchanging information. Few facilitators mapped to the remaining 4 domains: address emotions/concerns, manage uncertainty, make decisions, and enable self-management. CONCLUSIONS While few studies were included, they revealed numerous barriers of PCC at the patient, clinician and organization/system level for immigrants and refugees from a wide range of countries of origin. The few facilitators identified pertained largely to 2 PCC domains, thereby identifying gaps in knowledge of how to achieve PCC in 4 domains, and an overall paucity of knowledge on how to achieve PCC for migrant women.
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Hinderaker K, Weinmann A. Association of Patients' Perception of Primary Care Provider Listening With Emergency Department Use. PRiMER 2020; 4:7. [PMID: 32537607 DOI: 10.22454/primer.2020.951748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Introduction This study examined whether patients' perceptions of their primary care providers' (PCP) listening frequency were associated with emergency department (ED) utilization, including a comparison to patients without PCPs. Methods Data were obtained from the 2015 California Health Interview Survey. Respondents were asked if they had a PCP and how often their PCPs listened, resulting in five groups: patients without a PCP (n=4,407), and patients with a PCP who perceived the PCP's listening frequency to be never (n=254), sometimes (n=1,282), usually (n=3,440), or always (n=11,651). Multiple linear regression was performed to determine if patient-perceived listening frequency of the PCP was associated with the patient's number of ED visits in the prior year, adjusting for various demographic, social, and health factors. Results Compared to patients without a PCP, patients with a PCP had on average 0.15 more ED visits in a year, highest among those whose PCPs were perceived as listening the least: never=0.55 more visits per year (95% CI: 0.09-1.02, P=.02), sometimes=0.26 (0.01-0.51, P=.04), usually=0.03 (-0.17-0.24, P=.73), and always=0.16 (-0.05-0.36, P=.13). Other significant increases in ED visits were associated with public insurance, African-American race, English proficiency, younger age, self-rated fair-to-poor health, asthma, and hypertension. Conclusions Patients who perceived their PCP as listening less frequently had more ED visits than patients whose PCPs were perceived as listening more frequently, and compared to patients without a PCP.
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- Katie Hinderaker
- University of Minnesota Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Minneapolis, MN
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- University of Minnesota Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Minneapolis, MN
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Rothlind E, Fors U, Salminen H, Wändell P, Ekblad S. Circling the undefined-A grounded theory study of intercultural consultations in Swedish primary care. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0203383. [PMID: 30161227 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Well-functioning physician-patient communication is central to primary care consultations. An increasing demand on primary care in many countries to manage a culturally diverse population has highlighted the need for improved communication skills in intercultural consultations. In previous studies, intercultural consultations in primary care have often been described as complex for various reasons, but studies exploring physician-patient interactions contributing to the understanding of why they are complex are lacking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore intercultural physician-patient communication in primary care consultations, generating a conceptual model of the interpersonal interactions as described by both the patients and the physicians. Using grounded theory methodology, 15 residents in family medicine and 30 foreign-born patients, the latter with Arabic and Somali as native languages, were interviewed. The analysis generated a conceptual model named circling the undefined, where a silent agreement on issues fundamental to the core of the consultation was inadequately presumed and the communicative behaviors used did not contribute to clarity. This could be a possible contributory cause of the perceived complexity of intercultural consultations. Identifying what takes place on an interpersonal level in intercultural consultations might be a first step towards building a common ground for increased mutual understanding, thereby bringing us one step closer to sharing, rather than circling the undefined.
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