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The aim is to develop and evaluate a program that reduces racism in healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

April 1, 2026BMJ OpenOpen Access

Proactive anti-racism training for healthcare: study protocol for the development and evaluation of an Australian cognitive-behavioural therapy-informed racism reduction programme

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The study evaluates a cognitive-behavioural program to reduce racism in healthcare, targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.

The aim is to develop and evaluate a program that reduces racism in healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Developed an interactive educational programme with seven modules addressing unhelpful beliefs.
Applied an iterative evaluation methodology for continuous improvement across three implementation phases.
Conducted qualitative interviews with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous participants to inform programme design.
Implemented pilot studies in phases to assess feasibility and acceptability among targeted populations.
Utilized pre- and post-programme surveys along with established patient experience measures.
Initial pilot study indicates feasibility and acceptability of the programme among participants.
Programs demonstrate potential to improve attitudes and beliefs regarding racism in healthcare.
Qualitative feedback suggests positive experiences among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and patients.

Reilly et al. (2026) studied this question.

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The study evaluates a cognitive-behavioural program to reduce racism in healthcare, targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.