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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2022

Communicating cancer and its treatment to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with cancer: a qualitative study.

Ian Olver, Kate M Gunn, Alwin Chong, Vikki Knott, Kristiaan Spronk, Nayia Cominos, Joan Cunningham

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7 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Ian OlverSchool of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. ian.olver@adelaide.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5478-1576
Kate M GunnDepartment of Rural Health, Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
Alwin ChongDivision of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
Vikki KnottPsychological Sciences, Australian College of Applied Psychology, Brisbane, Australia.
Kristiaan SpronkDepartment of Rural Health, Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.
Nayia CominosPrideaux Health Professions Education, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
Joan CunninghamMenzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia.
University of South Australia · AUAustralian College of Applied Psychology · AUCharles Darwin University · AUFlinders University · AUThe University of Adelaide · AU

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Abstract

purposeTo investigate the successful strategies of health workers who support and regularly communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about cancer and its treatment.

methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted face-to face or via telephone and audio-recorded with twenty-three health professionals (medical and radiation oncologists, oncology nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers), 5 identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the Northern Territory and South Australia. When data saturation was reached, thematic analysis using a bottom up, essentialist/realist approach was used.

resultsSix themes emerged. (1) Create a safe environment, engender trust and build rapport. This involves considering the physical environment and allowing time in interviews to establish a relationship. (2) Employ specific communication strategies to explain cancer, treatment and its side effects through language choices and employing visual aids such as drawings, metaphors and relatable analogies. (3) Obtain support from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and patient escorts who can assist in communication. (4) Consider culture which involves collective decision making, strong connection to country and community, with cultural obligations and a unique understanding of cancer. (5) Anticipate the contextual complexities of conflicts between Western medicine and Aboriginal culture, practitioner bias and difficulty maintaining contact with patients. (6) Develop personal qualities of good communicators, including being patient-centred, showing respect, patience, empathy and honesty.

conclusionThese insights will help foster more positive interactions with the health system and promote optimal outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer.

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Health Services, IndigenousNeoplasmsAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesHumansNorthern TerritoryQualitative ResearchAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderCancerCommunicationPatient educationQualitative

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