Effects of culture-sensitive adaptation of patient information material on usefulness in migrants: a multicentre, blinded randomised controlled trial

Conclusion
Cultural adaptation of patient information material provides benefits over high quality translations. Clinicians are encouraged to use culture-sensitive material in their consultations, particularly with low-acculturated patients.

Trial registration number
German Register for Clinical Trials: DRKS00004241, Universal Trial Number: U1111-1135-8043, Results.

Source: BMJ Open - November 22, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Hölzel, L. P., Ries, Z., Kriston, L., Dirmaier, J., Zill, J. M., Rummel-Kluge, C., Niebling, W., Bermejo, I., Härter, M. Tags: Open access, Communication, General practice / Family practice, Mental health, Patient-centred medicine Research Source Type: research