Evaluation of cultural competence and antiracism training in child health services. Issue 4 (1st April 2003)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Webb, E; Sergison, M
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 88:Issue 4(2003)
• Page Start: 291
• Page End: 294
• Publication Date: 2003-04-01
• Subjects: antiracism -- cultural competence -- training; BEM, black or ethnic minority -- CPD, continuing professional development -- EREA, Equal Rights Equal Access -- MDT, multidisciplinary team; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.88.4.291
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Aims: To evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of cultural competence and antiracism training to professionals providing services to ill or disabled children. Methods: Immediate post-training and retrospective questionnaire survey of trainees. Main outcome measures were acceptability; perceived relevance to practice; previous training in this area; perceived impact on professionals' confidence in providing care to diverse communities; and reported changes in behaviour and practice. Results: Cultural competence and antiracism training has been neglected in the health sector but is well received by professionals. It is a positive experience for trainees and perceived to be relevant to their practice. Appropriate and non-threatening training in cultural competence changes attitudes, behaviours, and practice, including promoting good practice in communication across linguistic and cultural differences. Conclusions: Appropriate cultural competence and antiracism training is both effective and acceptable in child health services.