Adaptation Plan for Culturally Competent Care (PAACI) in the Acute Psychiatric Unit.

Parc de Salut Mar

Status: Active, not recruiting

Conditions: Cultural Competency; Mental Disorders; Psychiatric Hospitalization

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06879093

2021/10025

Details and patient eligibility

About

This observational study aims to design, implement, and evaluate the Adaptation Plan for Culturally Competent Care (PAACI) in the Acute Psychiatric Unit of Parc de Salut Mar, Barcelona. The study focuses on improving healthcare quality for immigrant patients by reducing cultural and linguistic barriers in psychiatric care.

The PAACI program includes educational materials in multiple languages, enhanced collaboration with social services, training for healthcare professionals in cultural competence, and the use of interpretation devices. Key outcomes include reducing mechanical restraints, improving patient adherence to treatment, decreasing hospital readmissions, and increasing outpatient care engagement.

The study will analyze data from immigrant patients admitted to the Acute Psychiatric Unit one year before and after the implementation of PAACI, using various clinical and patient satisfaction indicators. This initiative aims to promote equal and equitable healthcare for diverse populations, potentially serving as a model for other mental health units.

Full description

This study evaluates the implementation of the Adaptation Plan for Culturally Competent Care (PAACI) in an Acute Psychiatric Unit. The project aims to improve psychiatric care for immigrant patients by addressing cultural and linguistic barriers.

The study follows an observational design, comparing key clinical outcomes before and after the PAACI implementation. It includes measures such as staff training in cultural competence, improved coordination with social and healthcare services, and the introduction of multilingual patient education materials.

The primary focus is on enhancing healthcare equity, reducing the use of mechanical restraints, improving patient adherence to outpatient care, and decreasing hospital readmissions. Findings from this study may inform future adaptations of culturally competent care models in psychiatric settings.

Enrollment: 200 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• immigrant patients admitted to the acute psychiatric unit
• age 18 or older
• hospitalization during the study period (12 months post-paaci implementation)

Exclusion criteria

• patients with severe cognitive impairment preventing informed consent
• individuals with acute medical conditions requiring transfer to another service
• refusal to participate or withdraw consent

Trial design

200 participants in 1 patient group

Immigrant patients in acute psychiatric unit

Description:

This cohort includes immigrant patients admitted to the Acute Psychiatric Unit at Parc de Salut Mar. The study will analyze key clinical indicators before and after the implementation of the Adaptation plan for culturally competent care (PAACI) to assess its impact on patient outcomes.