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ArticleBMC research notes2021

Providing outpatient cancer care for CALD patients: a qualitative study.

Bróna Nic Giolla Easpaig, Yvonne Tran, Teresa Winata, Klay Lamprell, Diana Fajardo Pulido, Gaston Arnolda, Geoff P Delaney, Winston Liauw, Kylie Smith, Sandra Avery and 8 more

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  1. The Treatment Experience of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review To Inform Radiotherapy Communication.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2025
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  2. Adapting a Preparatory Skills-Building Programme for Carers of People With Cancer Through Co-Design: The iCanSupport Project.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2024
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18 authors.

Bróna Nic Giolla EaspaigAustralian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia. brona.nicgiollaeaspaig@mq.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6787-056X
Yvonne TranAustralian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia.
Teresa WinataInfant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
Klay LamprellAustralian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia.
Diana Fajardo PulidoAustralian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia.
Gaston ArnoldaAustralian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia.
Geoff P DelaneySouth-Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
Winston LiauwSt. George Cancer Care Centre, St. George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW, Australia.
Kylie SmithSouth-Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
Sandra AverySouth-Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
Kim RiggSt. George Cancer Care Centre, St. George Hospital, Kogarah, NSW, Australia.
Johanna WestbrookAustralian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia.
Ian OlverFaculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
David CurrowCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Afaf GirgisSouth Western Sydney Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.
Jonathan KarnonCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Robyn L WardPrince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Jeffrey BraithwaiteAustralian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Level 6, 75 Talavera Road, North Ryde, NSW, 2109, Australia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThere have been few descriptions of how outpatient cancer care is provided to patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. As populations who experience disparities in cancer care access and outcomes, deeper understanding is needed to help identify those factors which can shape the receipt of multidisciplinary care in ambulatory settings. This paper reports on data collected and analysed as part of a multicentre characterisation of care in Australian public hospital cancer outpatient clinics (OPCs).

resultsAnalysis of data from our ethnographic study of four OPCs identified three themes: "Identifying CALD patient language-related needs"; "Capacity and resources to meet CALD patient needs", and "Making it work for CALD communities." The care team comprises not only clinicians but also families and non-clinical staff; OPCs serve as "touchpoints" facilitating access to a range of therapeutic services. The findings highlight the potential challenges oncology professionals negotiate in providing care to CALD communities and the ways in which clinicians adapt their practices, formulate strategies and use available resources to support care delivery.

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NeoplasmsOutpatientsAustraliaCultural DiversityDelivery of Health CareHumansLanguageAmbulatory careCALDCancer outpatientCulturally and linguistically diverseEthnographyMinorityMultidisciplinary carePatient-centredQualitative

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