Exploring the association between Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) on treatment and outcomes in pancreatic cancer: an analysis of PURPLE real-world registry data from an Australian population.

ABSTRACT: Culturally and/or linguistically diverse (CALD) patients have unique health needs and may face multiple barriers when accessing healthcare. This study explored the association between of CALD status on treatment received and outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer. Data were extracted from the multi-site PURPLE Pancreatic cancer Translational Registry between January 2016 and April 2023. Registry data was supplemented by country of birth and preferred language data from linkage with hospital administrative datasets. CALD status was defined by being born overseas in a non-main English-speaking country and/or having a preferred language other than English. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse demographic data. Survival analysis was conducted using Kaplan-Meier estimates to genera

SUBMITTER: Sanderson E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12379378 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature