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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE
卷 22, 期 1, 页码 -出版社
UBIQUITY PRESS LTD
DOI: 10.5334/ijic.6028
关键词
integrated care; optimal care pathways; cancer; clinician; cultural safety; Aboriginal; Torres Strait Islander
资金
- Victorian Government Victorian Cancer Survivorship Program Phase II Grants Type 3 (Primary and Community Health)
This study investigated the learning needs of Australian health professionals to meet the requirements of the Optimal Care Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer. Results showed that health professionals were particularly interested in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, treatment, and end of life. However, those without cultural training were more interested in sub-categories involving practical tasks. Strategies to address gaps included cultural safety training, person and family centered practice, and partnerships and connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organizations.
Objective: In 2018, the Optimal Care Pathway (OCP) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer was developed in Australia to improve the cancer care experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Methods: Our study examined health professionals' learning needs to meet the clinical practice requirements of the new OCP. An electronic questionnaire was distributed to 120 health professionals providing oncology care in two rural areas in Victoria, Australia. Questions included demographics, practice, cancer OCPs and implementation recommendations. Descriptive, chi-square and thematic analyses were undertaken. Results: Fifty-two health professionals from medicine (21%), nursing (37%) and allied health (37%) responded. All OCP sub-categories were selected, with a mean of 23 sub-categories identified as areas requiring additional learning. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives, Treatment, and End of Life were the categories of higher interest. Care After Initial Treatment and Recovery was the category of lower interest. For respondents without cultural training, sub-categories involving practical tasks were of significant interest. Cultural education, connecting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, putting learning into practice and respect emerged as themes. Conclusion: Strategies to address gaps included cultural safety training, person and family centred practice, and partnerships and connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations across primary and tertiary sectors.
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