Naidoo Thashmira, Chamunyonga Crispen, Burbery Julie, Rutledge Peta
Faculty of Health, School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Radiation Oncology Princess Alexandra Hospital Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
J Med Radiat Sci. 2024 Dec;71(4):608-613. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.819. Epub 2024 Sep 8.
Reducing health disparities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples requires the integration of cultural safety into healthcare education. This commentary paper addresses cultural safety in the context of the radiation therapy profession and emphasises the importance of making practitioners aware of the knowledge gaps in healthcare practice. The educational strategies to improve cultural awareness amongst undergraduate students and qualified radiation therapists (RTs) are explored. The authors propose a range of recommendations to enhance cultural awareness amongst RTs in the context of Indigenous Australian care, aimed at promoting improved experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples receiving cancer care. Curriculum integration and development of initiatives such as workshops and interactive yarning groups are highlighted as pivotal platforms that foster continuous learning in radiation therapy.
减少原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民的健康差距需要将文化安全融入医疗保健教育。这篇评论文章探讨了放射治疗行业背景下的文化安全问题，并强调了让从业者意识到医疗保健实践中知识差距的重要性。文章还探讨了提高本科学生和合格放射治疗师（RTs）文化意识的教育策略。作者提出了一系列建议，以提高澳大利亚原住民护理背景下放射治疗师的文化意识，旨在为接受癌症护理的原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民提供更好的体验。课程整合以及开展工作坊和互动交流小组等举措被视为促进放射治疗持续学习的关键平台。
