The experience of pain and pain management among culturally and linguistically diverse communities living in Australia

Abstract

The studies presented in this thesis enlighten contemporary understandings of the experience of chronic pain for CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities. Each study is an original piece of scientific work that contributes to the field of research in chronic pain and provides healthcare providers with tangible opportunities to culturally adapt their interventions.Taken together, the studies also provide a practical guide for future researchers seeking to engage CALD communities. Finally, this thesis argues that for healthcare to be responsive to the needs of multicultural Australia, change needs to be enacted more broadly. Educational institutions, professional organisations and healthcare accreditation agencies have a role to play to ensure that CALD patients and communities are part of initiatives seeking to address the multifaceted disparities in healthcare that exist for CALD communities.

Date of Award	2018
Original language	English