Diversity and Inclusion in Breast Imaging and Radiology at Large: What Can We Do to Improve?

Haken, Orli J.; Gong, Anna J.; Ambinder, Emily B.; Myers, Kelly; Oluyemi, Eniola

doi:10.1007/s40134-021-00389-z

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“…Many factors influence the level of mistrust in patients of color, including lack of availability of testing, discrimination, and lack of patient education [ 19 ]. A study done by Haken et al explores how a diverse healthcare team leads to increased care for minority populations [ 20 ]. This paper shows the need for more diversity in healthcare because providers of minority populations know the biases and concerns in their communities [ 20 ].…”

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“…A study done by Haken et al explores how a diverse healthcare team leads to increased care for minority populations [ 20 ]. This paper shows the need for more diversity in healthcare because providers of minority populations know the biases and concerns in their communities [ 20 ]. Therefore, they are in a position to practice in a way that will help to decrease these inequalities.…”

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A Scoping Review of Medical Mistrust Among Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Minorities With Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Antony,

Putnam,

Peltzer

et al. 2024

Cureus

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An overarching theme in clinical literature suggests an inherent mistrust among populations of color within the healthcare system and the importance of healthcare professionals to bridge this gap in care. This is especially true when addressing cancer care in underserved populations due to mistrust in providers, diagnostic tools, and treatments. Ovarian cancer is difficult to diagnose early in all populations; however, women of color who have an intrinsic mistrust of the medical community will delay or refuse screenings or treatments that could be greatly beneficial. Similarly, although breast cancer rates are high in women of color, many are reluctant to utilize genetic screenings or counseling services due to bad experiences with healthcare, both personally and within their community. Moreover, transgender patients are at a unique disadvantage, as they face barriers to accessing culturally competent care while also being at a higher risk for developing cancer. The objective of this study was to conduct a scoping review of the literature in order to synthesize knowledge about the climate of mistrust between medical providers and racial, ethnic, and gender minorities with breast cancer and ovarian cancer. It is imperative for healthcare workers to acknowledge medical mistrust and strive to reduce internalized bias, increase their availability to patients, and ensure patients feel heard, respected, and well cared for during visits. Improving care by physicians can enhance trust between underserved communities and healthcare workers, encouraging all people to actively seek proper medical care and cancer screening, potentially resulting in a reduction of mortality and morbidity rates.

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A Scoping Review of Medical Mistrust Among Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Minorities With Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Antony,

Putnam,

Peltzer

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…Recognizing unconscious biases is important in order to find strategies to counteract them.Multiple resources exist about unconscious bias, but no standardized curriculum exists. 35 One of the most common tools used to assess unconscious bias is the Harvard Implicit Association Test (IAT). 36 The IAT is a free online test that guides participants to identify unrecognized gender and racial stereotypes.…”

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“…3 One must actively mitigate bias to create a culture of inclusion, which in turn will lead to improved workplace diversity and health equity. 35,40 3. Addressing microaggressions: Microaggressions are a wide spectrum of comments or behaviors, often subtle and sometimes unintentional, that discriminate against marginalized groups and usually originate from unconscious biases.…”

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Recommendations for Improving Canadian Radiology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Improving equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within Canadian radiology is critical for optimal patient care and to reduce health disparities. Although there are increasing national EDI initiatives, there is a paucity of resources available to assist radiology departments as the culture of EDI evolves and faculty and institutions are expected to incorporate EDI in their practice. We present practical recommendations for radiology departments, radiology training programs, and individual radiologists wishing or mandated to improve EDI in the workplace. Actionable strategies for creating an environment that promotes EDI, attracting and supporting diverse trainees, and for how individual radiologists can be allies are presented. These EDI strategies are imperative to provide the best patient care and to strengthen the future of Canadian radiology.

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Lessons learned from a diversity and inclusion survey of the Maryland Radiological Society

Müllen

Chu

Keen³

et al. 2023

Clinical Imaging

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Diversity and Inclusion in Breast Imaging and Radiology at Large: What Can We Do to Improve?

Cited by 13 publications

References 30 publications

A Scoping Review of Medical Mistrust Among Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Minorities With Breast and Ovarian Cancer

A Scoping Review of Medical Mistrust Among Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Minorities With Breast and Ovarian Cancer

Recommendations for Improving Canadian Radiology Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Lessons learned from a diversity and inclusion survey of the Maryland Radiological Society

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