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“They still phone even though they know I'm Deaf”: exploring experiences of Deaf people in health services in Wales, UK

Julia Terry Orcid Logo, Rhian Hedd Meara

Journal of Public Health

Swansea University Authors: Julia Terry Orcid Logo, Rhian Hedd Meara

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Background: Deaf and hard of hearing people persistently experience barriers accessing health services, largely due to ineffective communication systems, a lack of flexible booking arrangements, and a lack of Deaf awareness training for health professional staff.Methods: Face to face focus groups we...

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Rhian Hedd Meara
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description Background: Deaf and hard of hearing people persistently experience barriers accessing health services, largely due to ineffective communication systems, a lack of flexible booking arrangements, and a lack of Deaf awareness training for health professional staff.Methods: Face to face focus groups were conducted with 66 Deaf and hard of hearing people in Deaf clubs across Wales, UK. Thematic analysis was undertaken.Results: Responses identified from focus groups are reported as barriers faced using health services, improvements that would make a difference, impact of accessibility of health services, and a potential Sign language badge for healthcare staff.Conclusions. Deaf people report that health professionals lack training on Deaf awareness and do not know how to communicate effectively with Deaf and hard of hearing people. Further research into Deaf awareness and training resources for health professionals are needed to establish what improves Deaf cultural competencies, and ultimately makes healthcare experiences more positive for people who are Deaf.
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