NCT06879093

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

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 200 (actual)
• Sponsor: Parc de Salut Mar · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed 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.

Conditions

• Mental Disorders
• Cultural Competency
• Psychiatric Hospitalization

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-01-01
• Primary completion: 2025-12-31
• Completion: 2025-12-31
• First posted: 2025-03-17
• Last updated: 2025-03-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Spain