Barriers and facilitators to culturally sensitive care in general practice: a reflexive thematic analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigated the perceived barriers and potential facilitators for culturally sensitive care among general practitioners in Flanders. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for improving healthcare quality and equity.

Methodology

Twenty-one in-depth interviews were conducted with Flemish GPs. Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis was employed to develop and interpret themes that elucidate shared underlying meanings and capture the nuanced challenges and strategies related to cultural sensitivity in healthcare.

Results

Two core themes were generated: GPs' uncertainty and opposition. These themes manifest in emotional responses such as frustration, miscomprehension, and feelings of helplessness, influencing relational outcomes marked by p

SUBMITTER: Vandecasteele R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11515484 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature