A systematic review of mental health care workers' constructions about culturally and linguistically diverse people.

ABSTRACT: A systematic review of research published in English was conducted across seven electronic databases in psychology, health and social sciences. The aim was to ascertain the nature of mental health care workers' constructions about culturally and linguistically diverse individuals in order to facilitate provision of culturally appropriate service delivery and multicultural training. The constructs and perspectives of 5,870 mental health workers with regards to minority populations are represented across the 38 studies included. Key themes comprised: Aetiology of Constructions; Content of Constructions, Factors that Influence Constructions; Implications for Cultural Competence, Implications for the Therapeutic Alliance, Recommendations for Training, Recommendations for Practice and Recommend

SUBMITTER: Dune T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6053145 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature