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Communication training for migrant paediatric oncology care

A pediatric doctor in a white coat examines a young child held by an adult woman in a clinical office setting, with the doctor smiling warmly at the patient during a consultation.
Research area:Medical educationCultural Competency in Health CareCommunication skills

What the study found

Communication deficits affect migrant children and adolescents with cancer, according to the authors. The abstract says these problems are linked to medical provider uncertainty about how to handle intercultural encounters.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors state that communication training aimed at continuously improving skills and attitudes is recommended as part of specialised medical training to overcome communication barriers. The study suggests this is relevant for paediatric oncologists caring for migrant children and adolescents.

What the researchers tested

The paper describes the development of a multimodal skills training in migrant-sensitive communication for paediatric oncologists. The abstract does not provide details on the study design, participants, or how the training was evaluated.

What worked and what didn't

The abstract does not report outcomes of the training. It only states that communication deficits are particularly affecting migrant children with cancer and that provider uncertainty is part of the problem.

What to keep in mind

The available summary does not describe results, comparisons, or limitations. It also does not say whether the training was tested or how effective it was.

Key points

  • The abstract says migrant children and adolescents with cancer are particularly affected by communication deficits.
  • The authors link these communication problems to provider uncertainty in intercultural encounters.
  • The paper describes development of a multimodal skills training in migrant-sensitive communication for paediatric oncologists.
  • The authors recommend communication training as part of specialised medical training.
  • No training outcomes or evaluation details are provided in the abstract.

Disclosure

Research title:
Communication training for migrant paediatric oncology care
Authors:
Anne Oommen-Halbach, Vasilija Rolfes, Dilara A. F. Vossberg, Julia von Schreitter, Paula Merten, André Karger, Kuss Oliver, Maren Galushko, Lars Dinkelbach, Ortrun Kliche, Heiner Fangerau, Arndt Borkhardt, Prasad T. Oommen
Institutions:
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf University Hospital, Deutsches Diabetes-Zentrum e.V., University of Duisburg-Essen, University Hospital Cologne
Publication date:
2026-03-07
DOI:
10.1007/s00431-026-06787-9
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