Partnering with support persons and clinicians to improve the health care experiences of patients with cirrhosis.
alcohol
chronic liver disease
patient knowledge
qualitative study
stigma
supportive care
Journal
Journal of clinical nursing
ISSN: 1365-2702
Titre abrégé: J Clin Nurs
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9207302
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jun 2023
Jun 2023
Historique:
revised:
06
03
2022
received:
27
01
2022
accepted:
14
03
2022
medline:
12
5
2023
pubmed:
23
4
2022
entrez:
22
4
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
To explore the care experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians diagnosed with cirrhosis with a focus on support needed. Cirrhosis disproportionately affects Indigenous Australians, and liver diseases contribute to the mortality gap between Indigenous and other Australian adults. A qualitative study. Using yarning methods, Indigenous patients (n = 13) and support persons (n = 3) were interviewed by an Aboriginal researcher during April-July, 2020. Thematic analysis was used to identify common themes using an inductive approach. Six themes emerged. (1) Experience of diagnosis. This theme included stories of delays in the system, self-awareness of signs and symptoms and relief of being diagnosed. (2) 'Shame, shame, shame'. Experiences of prejudices and discrimination from health professionals, the lack of understanding of cirrhosis among health professionals, and stories about alcohol cessation and counselling around alcohol cessation. (3) Health literacy. Participants' understanding of cirrhosis was variable. While the importance of knowledge was recognised, 'what works for someone might not work for others'. Several patients partnered with their support persons and clinicians to bridge the health literacy gap. (4) Sources of support included family and friends, transport facilities, health professionals and peers. (5) Positive and negative aspects of communication and patient consultation were discussed. (6) Psychosocial counselling to 'look after the caring side'. The need for more mental health care services was raised. Barriers related to poor health literacy, stigma and lack of practical and emotional support, and issues with communication and patient consultation, may lead to inequitable access to cirrhosis care and treatment for Indigenous Australians. Gaining knowledge of the experiences of Indigenous Australians with cirrhosis is important for providing patient-centred and culturally appropriate care. Liver specialist nurses have an important role in bridging the health literacy gap and in supporting Indigenous patients and families.
Sections du résumé
AIM
OBJECTIVE
To explore the care experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians diagnosed with cirrhosis with a focus on support needed.
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Cirrhosis disproportionately affects Indigenous Australians, and liver diseases contribute to the mortality gap between Indigenous and other Australian adults.
DESIGN
METHODS
A qualitative study.
METHODS
METHODS
Using yarning methods, Indigenous patients (n = 13) and support persons (n = 3) were interviewed by an Aboriginal researcher during April-July, 2020. Thematic analysis was used to identify common themes using an inductive approach.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Six themes emerged. (1) Experience of diagnosis. This theme included stories of delays in the system, self-awareness of signs and symptoms and relief of being diagnosed. (2) 'Shame, shame, shame'. Experiences of prejudices and discrimination from health professionals, the lack of understanding of cirrhosis among health professionals, and stories about alcohol cessation and counselling around alcohol cessation. (3) Health literacy. Participants' understanding of cirrhosis was variable. While the importance of knowledge was recognised, 'what works for someone might not work for others'. Several patients partnered with their support persons and clinicians to bridge the health literacy gap. (4) Sources of support included family and friends, transport facilities, health professionals and peers. (5) Positive and negative aspects of communication and patient consultation were discussed. (6) Psychosocial counselling to 'look after the caring side'. The need for more mental health care services was raised.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Barriers related to poor health literacy, stigma and lack of practical and emotional support, and issues with communication and patient consultation, may lead to inequitable access to cirrhosis care and treatment for Indigenous Australians.
RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE
CONCLUSIONS
Gaining knowledge of the experiences of Indigenous Australians with cirrhosis is important for providing patient-centred and culturally appropriate care. Liver specialist nurses have an important role in bridging the health literacy gap and in supporting Indigenous patients and families.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
2559-2574Subventions
Organisme : Metro South Health
Informations de copyright
© 2022 The Authors. Journal of Clinical Nursing published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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