Can culturally safe general practice telehealth overcome barriers to care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians? A qualitative study
This study demonstrates the benefits of telehealth and its ability to reduce barriers to care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. However, the identified disadvantages demonstrate that this modality should be considered as an addition to, rather than a replacement for, face-to-face consultations. The elements identified interact as part of a complex interplay of factors contributing to cultural safety in the telehealth context. These elements provide useful recommendations for practice and policy.
Authors
- Tarun Sen Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7698-1413)
- Raelene Ward (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6248-7921)
- Rebecca Evans (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6393-2903)
- Kay Brumpton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9841-9445)
- Hannah Woodall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1731-4677)
- Lawrie McArthur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8493-991X)
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- University of Southern Queensland (AU)
- Toowoomba Hospital (AU)
- The University of Adelaide (AU)
- James Cook University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089436
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.40
Funders
- Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine