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      „Wir wussten, dass es schwierig wird, doch damit haben wir nicht gerechnet!“Erfahrungen beim Studieneinschluss von Krebspatient*innen mit Migrationshintergrund und Angehörigen im Bereich der Psychoonkologie Translated title: "We knew it was going to be tough, but we didn't expect this!" Experiences with the inclusion of cancer patients with a migrant background and their relatives in the field of psycho-oncology

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          Abstract

          Hintergrund

          Der Prozess des Studieneinschlusses von Teilnehmenden ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil und oftmals aufwendiger Arbeitsschritt in wissenschaftlichen Forschungsprojekten. Aufgrund unterschiedlicher finanzieller, organisatorischer und ethischer Rahmenbedingungen stellt die fristgerechte Gewinnung von Teilnehmenden häufig eine Herausforderung dar. In diesem Beitrag berichten wir über unsere Erfahrungen hinsichtlich des Studieneinschlusses, die wir im Projekt „Psychoonkologische Versorgung von Krebspatienten mit Migrationshintergrund – eine Mixed-Methods-Studie“ (POM) gemacht haben.

          Methode

          Die Gewinnung von Teilnehmenden erfolgte über ambulante hämato-onkologische Schwerpunktpraxen. Patient*innen und Angehörige wurden in erster Linie durch die behandelnden Ärzt*innen auf das Projekt aufmerksam gemacht und für eine Teilnahme an qualitativen Interviews gewonnen.

          Ergebnisse

          Es wurden bundesweit neun Patient*innen und Angehörige in qualitativen Einzelinterviews befragt. Abgesehen von der COVID-19-Pandemie gab es weitere Herausforderungen beim Studieneinschluss. In vielen Fällen wurde eine Teilnahme von Patient*innen abgelehnt. Gründe hierfür waren u.a. „kein Interesse“, der Gebrauch der Begriffe „Psychoonkologie“ oder „Mensch mit Migrationshintergrund“, ein Verbot der Teilnahme durch die Angehörigen, kein persönliches Interview aufgrund der COVID-19-Pandemie sowie eine zu starke emotionale Belastung und Verschlechterung des Gesundheitszustands nach vorheriger Einwilligung.

          Diskussion

          Die Gewinnung von Studienteilnehmenden aus vulnerablen Gruppen für ein sensibles Thema wie der Psychoonkologie bringt vielfache Herausforderungen mit sich. Um dennoch einen erfolgreichen Studieneinschluss zu erlangen, erwies sich ein regelmäßiger telefonischer und schriftlicher Austausch mit den jeweils zuständigen Praxismitarbeitenden als hilfreich, wodurch ein Überblick über Herausforderungen erlangt und der Studieneinschluss evaluiert und zeitnah angepasst werden konnte.

          Schlussfolgerung

          In Forschungsprojekten mit vulnerablen Gruppen und zu sensiblen Themen sollten sowohl eine zielgruppenspezifische, feinfühlige und laienverständliche Ansprache als auch regelmäßige Rücksprachen mit den Personen erfolgen, die für den Studieneinschluss in Versorgungseinrichtungen verantwortlich sind, um ggf. im Laufe des Studieneinschlusses das bisherige Verfahren anzupassen. Basierend auf den Erfahrungen der POM-Studie werden Lösungsansätze für Versorgungsforschungsstudien mit vulnerablen Gruppen und bei sensiblen Themen aufgezeigt.

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          Background

          The process of enrolling participants is an important component and often a time-consuming step in scientific research projects. Due to different financial, organisational and ethical framework conditions, the enrolment of participants is often a challenge. In this article, we report our experiences of enrolling patients in clinical trials made in the project “Psycho-oncological care of cancer patients with a migration background – a mixed methods study” (POM).

          Methods

          Participants were recruited through outpatient haemato-oncology practices. Patients and relatives were primarily made aware of the project by the treating physicians and recruited to participate in qualitative interviews.

          Results

          Nine patients and relatives were interviewed nationwide in individual qualitative interviews. In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were other patient enrolment challenges. In many cases, participation was refused. The reasons included: “not interested”, the use of the terms “psycho-oncology” or “person with a migration background”, family denying permission to participate, no face-to-face interview due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as too much emotional distress and deterioration of health after prior consent.

          Discussion

          Enrolling study participants from vulnerable groups for a sensitive topic such as psycho-oncology entails multiple challenges. In order to achieve successful study inclusion, regular telephone and written exchanges with the respective practice staff proved to be helpful, allowing an overview of challenges to be gained and study inclusion to be evaluated and adjusted in a timely manner.

          Conclusion

          In research projects with vulnerable groups and on sensitive topics, both a target-group-specific, sensitive approach in plain language (layman's terms) and regular consultations with the persons responsible for study inclusion in care facilities should take place in order to adapt the existing procedure during the study inclusion process, if necessary.

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          People with a migrant background (PMB) have specific health-related risk factors and resources compared to the non-migrant population (NMP). The analysis focuses on the relationship between migrant background and health and health-related behavior. Moreover, the study analyses whether socio-economic status (SES) contributes to the explanation of differences between PMB and the NMP. The research is based on the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults (DEGS1) (2008-2012, n = 8151). The population for cross-sectional analyses contains 1107 PMB (weighted 19.8 %). The research question is addressed on the basis of nine exemplary health outcomes. All analyses are gender specific and make a distinction between first and second generation PMB. Logistic regression is calculated adjusting for age and SES. The results reveal clear gender-specific patterns: For women, differences are statistically significant mainly for first generation PMB. Compared to the NMP their self-assessed health status is lower, they are less physically active, consume less alcohol, feel less informed about cancer screening programs and make less use of preventive health services. However, daily smoking is more prevalent in second generation women. For men, differences are statistically significant for first and second generation PMB. Men with a migrant background show more symptoms of depression, consume less alcohol and feel less informed about cancer screening programs. After adjusting for SES the impact of migrant background on health status and health-related behavior largely remains stable. The study shows that the DEGS1 data offers valuable results and new insights into the health status of people with a migrant background. The use of this data for further research requires a differentiated approach to the concept of migrant background and a careful interpretation of results.
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            Background Precarious status migrants are a group of persons who are vulnerable, heterogeneous, and often suspicious of research teams. They are underrepresented in population-based research projects, and strategies to recruit them are described exclusively in terms of a single cultural group. We analyzed the recruitment strategies implemented during a research project aimed at understanding precarious status migrants’ health status and healthcare access in Montreal, Canada. The research sample consisted of 854 persons recruited from a variety of ethnocultural communities between June 2016 and September 2017. This article analyzes the strategies implemented by the research team to respond to the challenges of that recruitment, and assess the effectiveness of those strategies. Based on the results, we share the lessons learned with a view to increasing precarious status migrants’ representation in research. Method A mixed sequential design was used to combine qualitative data gathered from members of the research team at a reflexive workshop (n = 16) and in individual interviews (n = 15) with qualitative and quantitative data collected using the conceptual mapping method (n = 10). Results The research team encountered challenges in implementing the strategies, related to the identification of the target population, the establishment of community partnerships, and suspicion on the part of the individuals approached. The combination of a venue-based sampling method, a communications strategy, and the snowball sampling method was key to the recruitment. Linking people with resources that could help them was useful in obtaining their effective and non-instrumental participation in the study. Creating a diverse and multicultural team helped build trust with participants. However, the strategy of matching the ethnocultural identity of the interviewer with that of the respondent was not systematically effective. Conclusion The interviewers’ experience and their understanding of the issue are important factors to take into consideration in future research. More over, the development of a community resource guide tailored to the needs of participants should be major components of any research project targeting migrants. Finally, strategies should be implemented as the result of a continuous reflexive process among all members of the research team. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12874-019-0683-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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                Z Evid Fortbild Qual Gesundhwes
                Z Evid Fortbild Qual Gesundhwes
                Zeitschrift Fur Evidenz, Fortbildung Und Qualitat Im Gesundheitswesen
                Elsevier Urban & Fischer
                1865-9217
                2212-0289
                31 August 2021
                31 August 2021
                Affiliations
                [a ]Wissenschaftliches Institut der Niedergelassenen Hämatologen und Onkologen (WINHO GmbH), Köln, Deutschland
                [b ]Abteilung Epidemiologie und Versorgungsforschung, Institut für Medizinische Biometrie, Epidemiologie und Informatik (IMBEI), Universitätsklinikum der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
                Author notes
                [* ]Korrespondenzadresse. Isabelle Hempler. Wissenschaftliches Institut der Niedergelassenen Hämatologen und Onkologen (WINHO) GmbH. Vor den Siebenburgen 2. 50676 Köln, Deutschland.
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                S1865-9217(21)00140-9
                10.1016/j.zefq.2021.08.002
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                9676cc7e-41ac-46fa-b624-fd8933475313
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                History
                : 6 May 2021
                : 27 July 2021
                : 2 August 2021
                Categories
                Versorgungsforschung / Health Services Research

                studieneinschluss,psychoonkologie,vulnerable gruppen,qualitative befragung,covid-19-pandemie,study inclusion,psycho-oncology,vulnerable groups,qualitative interview,covid-19 pandemic

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