Inclusion or exclusion – recruiting Black and Minority ethnic community individuals as simulated patients

Lauren Holland; Karen Ousey

doi:10.1108/17570981111193565

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Inclusion or exclusion – recruiting Black and Minority ethnic community individuals as simulated patients

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Title:	Inclusion or exclusion – recruiting Black and Minority ethnic community individuals as simulated patients
Author(s):	Lauren Holland, (Senior Lecturer based at the Department of Health Sciences and Health Studies, Centre for Health & Social Care Research, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK), Karen Ousey, (Reader based at the Department of Health Sciences and Health Studies, Centre for Health & Social Care Research, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK)
Citation:	Lauren Holland, Karen Ousey, (2011) "Inclusion or exclusion – recruiting Black and Minority ethnic community individuals as simulated patients", Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, Vol. 4 Iss: 2, pp.81 - 90
Keywords:	Black people, Communities, Culture, Ethnic minorities, Exclusion, Inclusion, Language, Power, Simulated patients
Article type:	Research paper
DOI:	10.1108/17570981111193565 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Acknowledgements:	The authors would like to acknowledge Dr Sarah Escott, GP, Bradford and Airedale Teaching Primary Care Trust.
Abstract:	Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore perceived barriers to the recruitment and retention of Black and Minority Ethnic community individuals partaking in healthcare education role playing activities using simulated patient scenarios. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted with a self-selecting, convenience, sample of 25 participants from Black and Minority communities using one-to-one and group interviews to elicit data. Ethical approval was successfully received from the University. Findings – Five broad emergent themes were identified: language, knowledge, power, inequalities and inclusion. Originality/value – The participants' sharing of their own experiences developed a feeling of personal achievement through an understanding in others of their own community and values.