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Public release date: 15 November 2007
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Health professionals worry about ethnic sensitivity
A new research published today in the Public Library of Science revealed that health professionals
worry that a lack of knowledge about different cultures may induce a wrong image that they
insensitive or inappropriate to patients from different ethnic backgrounds.
The study revealed that many health professionals felt they did not know enough about different cultures
and wanted to avoid causing offence or appearing racist. This uncertainty led to professionals being hesitant
or unconfident, creating barriers to effective care in some cases.
The Cancer Research UK funded study was prompted by concern about inequalities in health care experienced
by patients with different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Researchers held 18 focus groups with health professionals from a range of different fields, from occupational
therapists to clinical nurse specialists and doctors. These sessions allowed the participants to share their
experiences and concerns of providing healthcare to ethnic minority groups.
"This study has highlighted
how important it is for health professionals to feel adequately trained and informed when dealing with
patients and families from a range of ethnic backgrounds. Comforting a patient after bad news or discussing
issues such as bowel, breast or cervical screening can be awkward for both patients and professionals.
Worrying about being perceived as insensitive can be a real barrier to quality care. We can help health
professionals ensure that all patients and their relatives - regardless of their backgrounds - are treated
as individuals." said Professor Joe Kai, lead researcher based at the University of Nottingham.
Martin Ledwick, head of cancer information nurses at Cancer Research UK, said: "A key strand of our research
is aimed at reducing inequalities in cancer care in our increasingly diverse society. It is essential for
health professionals to feel confident that they can respond appropriately and effectively to patients,
regardless of cultural or ethnic background. PROCEED aims to help develop generic skills that can be used
not just for cancer care, but a wide range of health care areas."
source: http://info.cancerresearchuk.org
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