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Matching patients with therapists in culturally diverse rehabilitation services during civil unrest

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  • Stuart B. Kamenetsky

    (University of Toronto Mississauga)

  • Vanessa Chen

    (University of Toronto)

  • Eyal Heled

    (Ariel University
    Sheba Medical Center)

Abstract

A primary consideration in rehabilitation is the compatibility between clinicians and patients, where cultural diversity is a defining feature for both. The intricacies of cultural considerations in patient-clinician matching are heightened in areas of conflict and civil unrest. This paper presents three perspectives of the significance of cultural considerations in such assignments: patient-centred approach - prioritizing patients’ preferences; professional-centred approach - clinicians’ safety, social-emotional, and training needs; and utilitarian approach - what is best for the majority. A case study from an Israeli rehabilitation clinic is presented to exhibit the multifaceted considerations in patient-clinician matching within areas of conflict and civil unrest. The reconciliation of these three approaches in the context of cultural diversity is discussed, suggesting the benefit of a case-by-case strategy involving combinations of the three. Further research could examine how this might feasibly and beneficially optimize outcomes for all in culturally diverse societies in times of unrest.

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  • Stuart B. Kamenetsky & Vanessa Chen & Eyal Heled, 2024. "Matching patients with therapists in culturally diverse rehabilitation services during civil unrest," International Journal of Health Economics and Management, Springer, vol. 24(3), pages 407-418, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ijhcfe:v:24:y:2024:i:3:d:10.1007_s10754-023-09359-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s10754-023-09359-8
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