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Having cancer in a foreign country
Karolien Aelbrecht1, Peter Pype1, Jolien Vos2
1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
Patient Education and Counseling
|May 29, 2016
Summary
Immigrant cancer patients face significant challenges, primarily language barriers and health knowledge gaps. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving cancer care and patient outcomes in diverse populations.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Sociomedical sciences
- Healthcare disparities
Background:
- Limited research exists on the experiences of immigrant cancer patients.
- Understanding patient perspectives is vital for culturally competent care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the meaning of having cancer for immigrant patients in a foreign country.
- To identify specific expectations and experiences of this patient group.
Main Methods:
- In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 adult non-western immigrant cancer patients.
- Data analysis employed constant comparison techniques from constructivist grounded theory.
Main Results:
- Cancer diagnosis and treatment evoke universal human reactions.
- Immigrant patients encounter specific obstacles, notably language barriers and a lack of basic health knowledge.
- These factors increase patient vulnerability.
Conclusions:
- Language barriers and health literacy deficits are key challenges for immigrant cancer patients.
- Improving care requires empowering patients, training healthcare professionals, and adapting health policies.
Keywords:
CancerCultural diversityDoctor-patient communicationExperiencesImmigrantsLanguageMinority groupsOncologyPatients' perspectivePerceptionQualityViewsMore Related Videos
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