Exploring the role of self‐management programmes in caring for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Melbourne, Australia

Walker, Christine; Weeks, Amanda; McAvoy, Brian; Demetriou, Elsa

doi:10.1111/j.1369-7625.2005.00343.x

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“…Other researchers who have utilised focus group methodologies note that participants may fail to attend at the allotted time (Caperchione et al, 2011;Walker et al, 2005). This was also observed in this study where, despite agreeing to attend, many students failed to attend the focus groups.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…Focus groups were initially selected as they allow for the exploration of group norms, values and attitudes, in an informal group discussion setting (Neuman, 2009;Newburn, 2012). They are particularly useful for promoting discussion within discrete cultural groups and among participants with lower literacy levels (Henderson & Kendall, 2011;Walker, Weeks, McAvoy, & Demetriou, 2005). The utilisation of focus groups and interviews was practical due to the oral nature of Sudanese communication; individuals are more likely to reveal their experiences orally, and via a social gathering, which the dynamic interaction of focus groups and, to some extent, interviews allows (Caperchione, Kolt, Tennent, & Mummery, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Understanding and Overcoming Barriers: Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Sudanese Students at an Australian University

Gately

Ellis²,

Britton³

et al. 2017

IJHE

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An increase in migration of Sudanese and South Sudanese people to Australia due to civil unrest in their home country has increased the numbers of Sudanese students at university. Migrant experiences, particularly those of English as a second language, can impact negatively on education and learning. Inconsistencies between student scores on assessments and oral abilities in class prompted an exploratory project to identify barriers to success and create appropriate resources for students. The project utilised a multi-method approach to explore the experiences of the Sudanese students (n=22) enrolled at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. Two quantitative scales examined motivations for learning and English Language Confidence. Interviews or focus groups explored the students' perceptions of their learning and university experiences. The findings indicate that students are extrinsically motivated to study, confident in their language skills but required additional support to improve their written English. The barriers include socio-political factors unique to Sudanese students. Finally recommendations to assist these students are presented.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Understanding and Overcoming Barriers: Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Sudanese Students at an Australian University

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Ellis²,

Britton³

et al. 2017

IJHE

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“…The services offered by the CHOs in our study are typically provided in English thus limiting access for people who are not proficient in English. An imperative exists for self‐management support initiatives that are accessible in other languages and meet different cultural sensitivities (Walker et al. 2005).…”

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Consumer health organisations for people with diabetes and arthritis: who contacts them and why?

Boyle

Mutch

Dean

et al. 2009

Health &Amp; Social Care in the Community

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As health systems worldwide confront a growing prevalence of chronic disease, attention has focused on self-management as a strategy for delivering better outcomes for individuals and the health system. Consumer health organisations (CHOs) offer an existing, but under-utilised, resource for supporting self-management. This paper reports on a study designed to investigate the use of CHOs among people with diabetes and arthritis. A cross-sectional computer-assisted telephone interview survey was completed by 279 people who had made contact with one of four CHOs in Queensland, Australia, between July and August 2006. Self-reported data were collected on the participants' socio-demographic and health-related characteristics, pathways to, use and benefits of CHO contact and subsequent health actions. People contacted CHOs primarily to obtain further information about their condition or to access services or products. Most believed CHOs offered useful information relevant to their health and better ways to manage health problems. Almost half reported that they had started exercising or changed diet following contact. More than two-thirds of diabetes contacts had been directed to the organisation by a health professional, compared with less than one-third of those with arthritis. Correspondingly, people with diabetes reported shorter periods between diagnosis and contact and more prior contact with the organisation and were less likely to wish they had made contact earlier. The study concludes that people who contact CHOs report benefits and health actions conducive to better self-management. The integration of CHOs within the wider health system, as in the case of the diabetes CHO in this study, is likely to facilitate contact. Further attention to the role of these organisations as part of a comprehensive approach to chronic illness care is warranted.

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“…19 However, in a study with multiple ethnic groups such as Vietnamese, Chinese, Italian and Greek in Australia, the authors reported that CDSMP might not produce good outcomes for all ethnic groups due to cultural differences. 20 Among Korean populations, the applicability of a generic, selfefficacy-enhancing intervention such as CDSMP is not well known.…”

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Self‐efficacy associated with self‐management behaviours and health status of South Koreans with chronic diseases

Yoo

Kim

Jang

et al. 2011

Int J of Nursing Practice

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Although prior research in Western societies has revealed an association between self-efficacy and both self-management behaviours and better health status, little is known about the applicability of this association in Korean populations. We examined the differences in self-management behaviours and health status among three groups according to the level of self-efficacy (high, moderate and low). We used a descriptive and correlational design, and administrated a questionnaire to 322 Korean patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension or arthritis at three ambulatory clinics in a university medical centre. We performed the Pearson chi-square test to test for differences in proportions, and the Kruskall-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-tests for non-parametric measures. The level of self-efficacy was associated with self-management behaviours (P < 0.05) and with better health status indices (P < 0.001) except fatigue (P < 0.277). The mean age (Mean ± standard deviation, 53.71 ± 12.60), the percentage of high level of education (62.4%) and the level of employment (51.4%) were significantly higher in high self-efficacy group than in low self-efficacy group or moderate self-efficacy group. Further study of the potential factors affecting any relationship between self-efficacy and fatigue is recommended. Self-efficacy-enhancing interventions can be beneficial for Korean chronic patients to improve their self-management behaviours and health status.

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Exploring the role of self‐management programmes in caring for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Melbourne, Australia

Abstract: Background Chronic disease self-management programmes are now an important adjunct to the treatment and care of Australians with chronic illnesses. Most programmes are delivered in English and cater for ÔAngloÕ views of health and illness. The Peer-Led Self-

Cited by 36 publications

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Understanding and Overcoming Barriers: Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Sudanese Students at an Australian University

Understanding and Overcoming Barriers: Learning Experiences of Undergraduate Sudanese Students at an Australian University

Consumer health organisations for people with diabetes and arthritis: who contacts them and why?

Self‐efficacy associated with self‐management behaviours and health status of South Koreans with chronic diseases

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