Culturally informed developmental pediatric care: A qualitative study
Paediatricians described unique aspects of developmental care that may benefit from practice changes and curriculum reform. Enhanced training in interpreter use, multicultural health brokers, and care coordination teams is recommended. Peer mentorship from diverse colleagues may reduce stereotypes and broaden perspectives. Infrastructure to monitor and close culturally based health gaps is a critical priority for developmental paediatrics in Canada.
Authors
- Kaitlyn Francois
- Marsha Huie
- Scott McLeod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8901-8191)
Institutions
- Alberta Children's Hospital (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Paediatrics & Child Health
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/pxaf112
- Primary Topic
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00