Cultural responsiveness for mental health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients: a concept analysis

Smith, P; Rice, K; Usher, K; Schutte, N

Cultural responsiveness for mental health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients: a concept analysis

Smith, P Rice, K Usher, K

Schutte, N

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Citation:: Australian Psychologist, 2021, 56, (6), pp. 446-457
Issue Date:: 2021-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Smith, P
dc.contributor.author	Rice, K
dc.contributor.author	Usher, K https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9686-5003
dc.contributor.author	Schutte, N
dc.date.accessioned	2021-12-31T07:27:22Z
dc.date.available	2021-12-31T07:27:22Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Australian Psychologist, 2021, 56, (6), pp. 446-457
dc.identifier.issn	0005-0067
dc.identifier.issn	1742-9544
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/152576
dc.description.abstract	Objective: An analysis of the literature was conducted to clearly define the meaning of cultural responsiveness as it applies to the work of mental health practitioners who engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Method: This concept analysis utilised Rogers’ (2000) protocol, seeking to understand the key terms defining cultural responsiveness. A search of databases yielded a sample of 13 articles for analysis after screening and quality assessment. Results: Five major themes emerged, which were considered definitive of cultural responsiveness: Knowledge, Inclusive Relationships, Cultural Respect, Social Justice/ Human Rights, and Self-Reflection. Conclusion: These themes are presented as core values or components of culturally responsive mental health services with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. The implications for practitioner professional development and the education of students within mental health disciplines are also discussed. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: Cultural responsiveness is a fundamental requirement for mental health practitioners working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Cultural responsiveness is a core learning component for students of psychology aspiring to work as mental health practitioners. Cultural responsiveness is not clearly defined within the literature. What this topic adds: Cultural responsiveness is a recursive dynamic which differs from past linear models. Cultural responsiveness is a more embracing term than previous terms and consists of overlapping features, including knowledge, inclusive relationships, cultural respect, social justice and self-reflection. Cultural responsiveness elicits a personal response from practitioners.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Informa UK Limited
dc.relation.ispartof	Australian Psychologist
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/00050067.2021.1974281
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dc.subject	1701 Psychology, 1702 Cognitive Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Clinical Psychology
dc.title	Cultural responsiveness for mental health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients: a concept analysis
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	56
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utslib.for	1702 Cognitive Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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dc.date.updated	2021-12-31T07:27:21Z
pubs.issue	6
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Objective: An analysis of the literature was conducted to clearly define the meaning of cultural responsiveness as it applies to the work of mental health practitioners who engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Method: This concept analysis utilised Rogers’ (2000) protocol, seeking to understand the key terms defining cultural responsiveness. A search of databases yielded a sample of 13 articles for analysis after screening and quality assessment. Results: Five major themes emerged, which were considered definitive of cultural responsiveness: Knowledge, Inclusive Relationships, Cultural Respect, Social Justice/ Human Rights, and Self-Reflection. Conclusion: These themes are presented as core values or components of culturally responsive mental health services with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. The implications for practitioner professional development and the education of students within mental health disciplines are also discussed. KEY POINTS What is already known about this topic: Cultural responsiveness is a fundamental requirement for mental health practitioners working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Cultural responsiveness is a core learning component for students of psychology aspiring to work as mental health practitioners. Cultural responsiveness is not clearly defined within the literature. What this topic adds: Cultural responsiveness is a recursive dynamic which differs from past linear models. Cultural responsiveness is a more embracing term than previous terms and consists of overlapping features, including knowledge, inclusive relationships, cultural respect, social justice and self-reflection. Cultural responsiveness elicits a personal response from practitioners.

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