Cultural Adaptations in Clinical Interactions
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A Multinational comparative study to assess what cultural adaptations are made in clinical interactions by clinicians in different settings to ensure appropriate communication with diverse populations
IRAS ID
233385
Contact name
Shanaya Rathod
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 5 months, 30 days
Research summary
With our societies becoming multi-ethnic and poly-cultural in nature worldwide it is now acknowledged that culture influences expression of psychological distress as well as help-seeking behaviours of people who need services. It is therefore imperative for mental health clinicians to be cognisant of the cultural attributes of individuals if they are to develop strategies to improve patient participation with positive outcomes in mental health treatment. Qualitative and quantitative work has indicated a range of appropriate frameworks for cultural adaptations of therapeutic interventions. However it is unclear as to what techniques clinicians use to address this issue, if any.
The current study aims to identify: to what extent are culturally competent and informed interactions used by clinicians in different countries to engage patients and understand their needs within their cultural context.
Based on the findings of the study, we aim to develop training packages and evaluate their impact through phase 2 work.REC name
London - Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/LO/1962
Date of REC Opinion
22 Nov 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion