Patient education in ethnic minority and migrant patients with heart disease: A scoping review.

Abstract

to describe the characteristics and synthesise the effectiveness of culturally and linguistically appropriate educational interventions for ethnic minority/migrant patients with heart disease. Five databases were searched (journal inception to August/2023), identifying studies reported on health outcomes and patients' experience of educational interventions specifically designed for individuals from ethnic minority/migrant backgrounds. These outcomes included disease-related knowledge, self-care behaviours, risk factor profiles, hospital admissions, and patient satisfaction. Out of 4772 records, 39 full-text manuscripts were screened, resulting in inclusion of five studies. These studies, primarily conducted in the USA and Australia, included a total of 938 participants. The interventions varied in delivery mode, content, and target patient groups. Notably, interventions addressing linguistic and cultural considerations showed potential for enhancing knowledge, self-care behaviours, and risk factor profiles among ethnic minority or migrant patients. Although culturally tailored educational interventions show promise, gaps in reporting and adherence persist. Further research is needed to evaluate effectiveness of these interventions and develop implementation frameworks. Healthcare providers should prioritize culturally tailored interventions in cardiac rehabilitation, aiming to reduce health outcome disparities among ethnic minorities/migrants. Additionally, resources should be allocated towards the development of tailored programs that address the unique needs of these communities.