Exploring cultural adaptation elements in child health knowledge translation tools for parents: A scoping review

The aim of this scoping review was to identify and map available evidence on cultural adaptation elements incorporated into child health knowledge translation (KT) tools for parents. A search of eight databases was conducted (2001-2024). Two reviewers worked independently for screening, study selection, and data extraction. Extracted data included number and type of cultural adaptations, and approach taken to performing cultural adaptation. Studies were then categorized and mapped by these attributes, and sub-categories emerged based on patterns of occurrence between included studies. Of 3946 unique articles, 20 met the inclusion criteria. Three main types of cultural adaptation elements were described: (a) language, (b) visual representations, and (c) cultural values. The most common child health conditions of included studies were autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and asthma. Further exploration of cultural values and their inclusion in KT tools is needed to meet the information needs of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families. The findings from this review underscore the necessity for further research to explore cultural adaptation processes required to develop child health KT tools to assist clinicians and provide more targeted, culturally relevant support for CALD parents.