Indigenous cultural competency training: a survey of oncology clinicians

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Hanks, E., Francis, J., Elston, J. and Baratiny, G.. 2008. "Indigenous cultural competency training: a survey of oncology clinicians." 2008 Clinical Oncological Society of Australia and the International Association of Cancer Registries Joint Scientific Meeting, held in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery Association. Sydney, Australia 18 - 20 Nov 2008 United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-7563.2008.00201_1
Paper/Presentation Title

Indigenous cultural competency training: a survey of oncology clinicians

Presentation TypePresentation
AuthorsHanks, E. (Author), Francis, J. (Author), Elston, J. (Author) and Baratiny, G. (Author)
Journal or Proceedings TitleAsia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology
Journal Citation4 (S2), p. A54
Number of Pages1
Year2008
Place of PublicationUnited Kingdom
ISSN1743-7555
1743-7563
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-7563.2008.00201_1
Web Address (URL) of Paperhttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1743-7563.2008.00201_1.x/abstract
Conference/Event2008 Clinical Oncological Society of Australia and the International Association of Cancer Registries Joint Scientific Meeting, held in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery Association
Event Details
2008 Clinical Oncological Society of Australia and the International Association of Cancer Registries Joint Scientific Meeting, held in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand Gastro-Oesophageal Surgery Association
Event Date
18 to end of 20 Nov 2008
Event Location
Sydney, Australia
Abstract

Objective: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in Indigenous women [1]. There are multiple factors contributing to a poor outlook for Indigenous women diagnosed with breast
cancer, including issues relating to lack of access to services and reduced compliance with treatment and follow up. Cultural competency in cancer service delivery could potentially improve practice and outcomes by addressing
the needs of Indigenous clients.

As limited research exists in the area of oncology clinicians’ attitudes towards cultural competency training in Australia, National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre undertook a survey to assess oncology clinicians’
perceptions about cultural competency and to identify training needs.

Methods: A self-completed online questionnaire was emailed to oncology clinicians across Australia from NBOCC’s contact database, and promoted to other oncology clinicians via their college or through our electronic newsletter. A follow up letter and email were sent to encourage
participation.

Results: Oncology clinicians reported on their communication with Indigenous women with breast cancer, their perception of patients’ satisfaction
with their level of cultural communication skills, and their attitudes and behaviors towards cultural competency training. The information from respondents provided some insight into the value they place on cultural
competency training, and their support for continuing education in this area. Oncology clinicians identified a number of preferences for the provision of
cultural competency training.

Conclusion: This survey identified some key issues in the interactions of oncology clinicians with Indigenous women with breast cancer, and their families. It also highlights a number of areas for future research around workforce and health service interventions. Such research could be in the
area of training and education, awareness-raising, development of indicators for cultural competency and resource development.

KeywordsIndigenous cultural competency; training; oncology clinicians
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020321104. Cancer therapy (excl. chemotherapy and radiation therapy)
429999. Other health sciences not elsewhere classified
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Byline AffiliationsNational Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre, Australia
James Cook University
University of South Australia
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
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