Journal article
Communication challenges experienced by migrants with cancer: A comparison of migrant and English-speaking Australian-born cancer patients
A Hyatt, R Lipson-Smith, P Schofield, K Gough, M Sze, L Aldridge, D Goldstein, M Jefford, ML Bell, P Butow
Health Expectations | WILEY | Published : 2017
DOI: 10.1111/hex.12529
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Abstract
Objectives: Understanding the difficulties faced by different migrant groups is vital to address disparities and inform targeted health-care service delivery. Migrant oncology patients experience increased morbidity, mortality and psychological distress, with this tentatively linked to language and communication difficulties. The objective of this exploratory study was to investigate the communication barriers and challenges experienced by Arabic, Greek and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) speaking oncology patients in Australia. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design using patient-reported outcome survey data from migrant and English-speaking Australian-born patients with can..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The registry-based study was supported by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant; with some additional financial support provided by Victorian Community Foundation-James & Vera Lawson Trust (managed by ANZ trustees); and beyondblue: the national depression initiative. The clinic-based study was supported by a grant from the Cancer Australia and beyondblue under the Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme, with some additional financial support provided by Multicultural Health Service, South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Health, under the Cultural Diversity Health Enhancement Grants Program. Professor Butow holds a NHMRC senior principal research fellowship.