Australian hearing care professionals opinions about care for ethinc and cultural minorities

What is it about?

We investigate the opions of Australian hearing care professionals about what constitutes high quality care for patients from cultural and ethnic minority groups. We analysed interviews with hearing care professionals to identify the barriers and facilitators to the provision of high quality care for these groups. We identify a range of barriers including language barriers, lack of resources, time constraints, and insufficient cultural training.

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Why is it important?

Ethnic and cultural minorities have been shown to have difficulty accessing hearing care. This research suggests that the barriers to care can be addressed through the support of a well trained clinical team, appropriate cultural training, and access to interpreters and translations. Addressing these barriers can lead to more equitable access to hearing care for people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.