Cross-cultural adaptation of research tools: A study on the Cultural Intelligence Scale adaptation in Slovenian

Boštjančič, Eva; Johnson, R. Boyd; Belak, Urša

doi:10.5964/ejop.v14i2.1527

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“…Analysing interview data ensued alongside its collection iteratively using the constant comparative method, [52] which determined the point of data saturation. Provisional themes emerging from this were discussed with PR and LD to gain a more culturally astute insight, minimising risks of cross-cultural bias [53]. Conventional thematic and deviant case analyses were conducted by DK after interviewing to produce accurate reflections of the participant voice [54][55][56][57].…”

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Improving treatment outcomes for leprosy in Pernambuco, Brazil: a qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of retreatment patients and their carers

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Background Brazil has a high leprosy burden and poor treatment outcomes (TOs), manifesting in high relapse rates. Pernambuco, an impoverished Brazilian state suffering notable geographical health inequalities, has ‘hyperendemic’ leprosy. Although current literature identifies barriers and facilitators influencing leprosy treatment compliance, inadequate investigation exists on other factors influencing TOs, including carers’ roles and psycho-dermatological impact. This qualitative study explores experiences and perceptions of leprosy patients and their carers in Pernambuco, Brazil; to identify location-specific factors influencing TOs, and consequently inform future management. Methods 27, semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 patients and 13 carers. Participants were recruited using maximum variation and snowball sampling from three clinics in Petrolina, Pernambuco. Transcripts and field notes from both participant groups were separately analysed using conventional thematic and deviant case analysis. The University of Birmingham Internal Research Ethics Committee and Instituto Lauro de Souza Lima provided ethical approval. Results Two homologous sets of four, primary, interdependent themes influencing leprosy TOs emerged: ‘personal factors’; ‘external factors’; ‘clinical factors’; and ‘the healthcare professional (HCP)-patient-carer relationship’. Poor participant knowledge and lack of symptomatic relief caused patients to distrust treatment. However, because participants thought HCP-led interventions were vital for optimal TOs, patients were effectively persuaded to adhere to pharmaceutical treatments. High standard patient and population education facilitated treatment engagement by encouraging evidence-based medicine belief, and dispelling health myths and stigma. Healthcare, on occasions, was perceived as disorganised, particularly in resource-scarce rural areas, and for those with mental health needs. Participants additionally experienced incorrect/delayed diagnoses and poor contact tracing. Leprosy’s negative socio-economic impact on employment – together with stigma, dependency and changing relationships – caused altered senses of identity, negatively impacting TOs. Better dialogue between patients, HCPs and carers facilitated individualised patient support. Conclusion This study highlights the importance of: effective evidence-based leprosy education; communication between HCPs, patients and carers; state-funded support; and healthcare resource distribution. These findings, if prioritised on governmental scales, provide the valuable insight needed to inform location-specific management strategies, and consequently improve TOs. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of these implementations. Failure to address these findings will hinder regional elimination efforts.

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Improving treatment outcomes for leprosy in Pernambuco, Brazil: a qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of retreatment patients and their carers

et al. 2021

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“…Analysing interview data ensued alongside its collection iteratively using the constant comparative method, [55] which determined the point of data saturation. Provisional themes emerging from this were discussed with PR and LD to gain a more culturally astute insight, minimising risks of cross-cultural bias [56]. Conventional thematic analysis and deviant case analysis were conducted by DK after interviewing nished to produce accurate re ections of the participant voice [57][58][59][60].…”

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Improving Treatment Outcomes for Leprosy in Pernambuco, Brazil: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Retreatment Patients and their Carers

Khanna

Wildt

Filho

et al. 2020

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BackgroundBrazil has a high leprosy burden and poor treatment outcomes (TOs). Pernambuco, an impoverished Brazilian state suffering from notable geographical health inequalities, has ‘hyperendemic’ leprosy. Although current literature identifies the barriers and facilitators influencing leprosy treatment compliance, there is inadequate investigation into other factors influencing TOs, including carers’ roles. This qualitative study explores the experiences, perceptions and beliefs of leprosy patients and their carers in Pernambuco, Brazil; to identify location-specific factors influencing TOs, and consequently appropriately inform future management strategies.Methods27, semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 patients and 13 carers. Participants were recruited using maximum variation and snowball sampling from three clinics in Petrolina, Pernambuco. Transcripts and field notes from both participant groups were separately analysed using conventional thematic and deviant case analysis. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Birmingham Internal Research Ethics Committee and the Instituto Lauro de Souza Lima, Brazil. ResultsTwo homologous sets of four, primary, interdependent themes influencing leprosy TOs emerged: ‘personal factors’; ‘external factors’; ‘clinical factors’; and ‘the HCP-patient-carer relationship’. Poor participant knowledge and lack of symptomatic relief caused patients to distrust treatment. However, because participants thought HCP-led interventions were vital for optimal TOs, patients were effectively persuaded to adhere to pharmaceutical treatments. High standard patient and population education facilitated treatment engagement by encouraging evidence-based medicine belief, and dispelling health myths and stigma. Healthcare, on occasions, was perceived as disorganised, particularly in resource-scarce rural areas, and for those with mental health needs. Participants additionally experienced incorrect/delayed diagnoses and poor contact tracing. Leprosy’s negative socio-economic impact on employment – together with stigma, dependency and changing relationships – caused an altered sense of identity, negatively impacting TOs. Better dialogue between patients, HCPs and carers facilitated individualised patient support. ConclusionThis study highlights the importance of: effective evidence-based leprosy education; communication between HCPs, patients and carers; state-funded support; and healthcare resource distribution. These findings, if prioritised on governmental scales, provide the valuable insight needed to inform location-specific management strategies, which are required to improve TOs. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of these implementations. Failure to address these findings will hinder regional elimination efforts.

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How formal and informal intercultural contacts in universities influence students’ cultural intelligence?

Liu

Shen

2019

Asia Pacific Educ. Rev.

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Cross-cultural adaptation of research tools: A study on the Cultural Intelligence Scale adaptation in Slovenian

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

Improving treatment outcomes for leprosy in Pernambuco, Brazil: a qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of retreatment patients and their carers

Improving treatment outcomes for leprosy in Pernambuco, Brazil: a qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of retreatment patients and their carers

Improving Treatment Outcomes for Leprosy in Pernambuco, Brazil: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Retreatment Patients and their Carers

How formal and informal intercultural contacts in universities influence students’ cultural intelligence?

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