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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Health Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Microaggressions, subtle or unintentional discriminatory acts, harm racial minorities and other marginalized groups.
  • The cumulative effect of microaggressions can lead to significant mental health issues.
  • These incidents occur in clinical settings, affecting both patients and healthcare professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the prevalence and impact of microaggressions within the healthcare environment.
  • To understand the consequences of microaggressions experienced by patients from providers.
  • To explore the experiences of microaggressions faced by physicians and medical trainees.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of patient-provider interactions.
  • Review of existing literature on microaggressions in medicine.
  • Surveys assessing the impact of microaggressions on healthcare professionals.

Main Results:

  • Patient-provider microaggressions lead to emotional distress, reduced trust, and decreased healthcare engagement.
  • Physicians and trainees, especially those from minority backgrounds, report experiencing microaggressions from patients.
  • These experiences negatively affect the mental health and well-being of healthcare providers.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing microaggressions is essential for fostering a safe and inclusive clinical environment.
  • Interventions are needed to mitigate the harmful effects of microaggressions on patients and providers.
  • Recognizing and managing microaggressions can improve healthcare quality and equity.