Addressing diversity and multicultural competence in integrative counseling for oncology patients: A commentary on Klafke et al.

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Rudi Haryadi, Masnurrima Heriansyah, Dony Apriatama, Hanik Mufaridah, Sri Wahyuni Adiningtiyas, Yurike Kinanthy Karamoy

2025 Patient Education and Counseling Vol. 130 Letter Cited by 1 Quartile

Abstract

This correspondence builds upon the significant findings presented by Klafke et al. regarding the qualitative analysis of interprofessional patient-nurse-physician. interactions in counseling lifestyle medicine in oncology. We discuss the critical need to. address diverse patient characteristics, acknowledge dynamics of oppression, and. integrate multicultural competence into CIH practices. Additionally, we propose. strategies to enhance support and resources for diverse patient populations, particularly through the training of healthcare practitioners. © 2024 Elsevier B.V.

Affiliations

Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Islam Kalimantan Muhammad Arsyad Al Banjari Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, 70123, Indonesia; Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Negeri Malang, East Java, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Mulawarman, East Kalimantan, Samarinda, 75119, Indonesia; Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, Palangkaraya, 73111, Indonesia; Department of Islamic Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Ibrahimy Situbondo, East Java, Situbondo, 68374, Indonesia; Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Riau Kepulauan, Riau Island, Batam, 28293, Indonesia; Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Islam Jember, East Java, Jember, 68133, Indonesia